The hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) is the largest amphibian in the United States. In Alabama, it is found only in river systems in the northermost counties. This image shows a model of the hellbender as well as a skeleton of the animal.
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The hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) is the largest amphibian in the United States. In Alabama, it is found only in river systems in the northermost counties. This image shows a model of the hellbender as well as a skeleton of the animal.