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Hellbender

(Cryptobranchus alleganiensis)

IUCN Conservation Status: Near threatened (NT)

Last updated: April 30th, 2021

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Common name(s):	Hellbender
Binomial name:	Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
Location(s):	The United States
Size:	12-15 inches

Taxonomy

Kingdom:

Animalia (Animal)

Phylum:

Chordata (Chordates)

Class:

Amphibia (Amphibian)

Order:

Caudata (Salamanders)

Family:

Cryptobranchidae

Genus:

Species:

Cryptobranchus alleganiensis

Geographic Range

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