Eastern Hellbender — printable fact sheet
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Eastern Hellbender
Cryptobranchus alleganiensis alleganiensis
The Eastern Hellbender is the largest aquatic salamander in North America, reaching lengths up to 29 inches. This secretive amphibian inhabits clean, fast-flowing streams and rivers, where it hides under large, flat rocks. Its slimy, flattened body and loose, frilled skin help w…
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- Despite their intimidating appearance and name, hellbenders are completely harmless to humans and play a crucial role in maintaining healthy stream ecosystems.
- Hellbenders breathe primarily through their skin, which must remain moist to function. Unlike most salamanders, they rarely leave the water and can live for decades. Males guard the eggs after females lay them, a rare trait among amphibians.
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