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Hellbender

Cryptobranchus alleganiensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Cryptobranchidae ›Genus: Cryptobranchus

About

The hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis), also known as the hellbender salamander, is a species of aquatic giant salamander endemic to eastern North America. A member of the family Cryptobranchidae, the hellbender is the only member of the genus Cryptobranchus, and is joined only by one other genus of salamanders (Andrias, which contains the Japanese and Chinese giant salamanders) at the family level. The hellbender, which is much larger than all other salamanders in its geographic range, employs...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hellbender?
The scientific name of Hellbender is Cryptobranchus alleganiensis.
What kingdom does Hellbender belong to?
Hellbender belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hellbender belong to?
Hellbender belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Hellbender belong to?
Hellbender belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Hellbender belong to?
Hellbender belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Hellbender belong to?
Hellbender belongs to the family Cryptobranchidae.
What genus does Hellbender belong to?
Hellbender belongs to the genus Cryptobranchus.