The hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis), also known as the hellbender salamander, is a species of aquatic giant salamander endemic to the eastern and central United States. It is the largest salamander in North America. A member of the family Cryptobranchidae, the hellbender is the only extant member of the genus Cryptobranchus.

The hellbender—sometimes called a “snot otter”—is a large, fully-aquatic amphibian with a flat head, wrinkled body, and paddle-shaped tail. Its body is usually dark gray or brown with irregular dark spots along the back.

Hellbender is a 2021 American horror film directed by, written by and starring John Adams, Zelda Adams and Toby Poser. The story follows a mother-daughter metal band living in an isolated woodland home, whose relationship is challenged when the daughter encounters other teenagers.

2019年4月4日 · The eastern hellbender is a large, aquatic salamander that occurs in cool, permanent streams across 15 states. Cool and clear water is important because hellbenders breathe entirely through their skin, which contains numerous folds to increase oxygen absorption.

2018年5月18日 · The hellbender is a salamander found in fast-flowing rivers in the eastern United States. Reaching up to 29 inches in length, the hellbender is the largest amphibian in North America, and the fourth-largest in the world.

2025年1月14日 · Hellbender salamanders call Tennessee and 14 other states in the United States home, including Alabama, Kentucky, and Georgia. The "healthiest" of eastern hellbender salamander habitats was ...

The Eastern Hellbender is one of only three giant salamanders found in the world. North Carolina is home to more than 65 species of salamanders, with over 50 species in the mountain region alone. The Eastern Hellbender (Cryptobranchus a. alleganiensis) is one of the largest salamanders found in North Carolina and the United States. Only the ...

The Eastern Hellbender is one of only three giant salamanders found in the world. North Carolina is home to more than 65 species of salamanders, with over 50 species in the mountain region alone.

The eastern hellbender is a giant salamander that may look like a monster with its long, lizard-like body, wrinkled skin, two pairs of short legs, and flattened body. However, this harmless creature is a vital part of the river ecosystem in the eastern United States.

Eastern hellbenders are the largest salamander in North America. Adults are capable of reaching 29 inches in length; however, most individuals are typically 11-24 inches long. This North American giant salamander has short limbs and widely flattened head and body.