General facts
A common name of the Hellbender.
Snot Otter
Devil Dog
Grampus
Old Lasagna Sides
Alleghany Alligator
How big is a adult?
Up to 24 inches, typically 11 1/2 - 20 in
What kind of biome does this animal live in?
Freshwater.
What do they usually eat?
Fish and/or crayfish.
What is the term for baby Hellbenders?
Larva
What animal group does the Hellbender Salamander belong to?
Amphibian
What do hellbenders look like?
Brown/gray
Are Hellbenders diurnal or nocturnal?
Nocturnal
What will they eat (but not usually)?
They are known to eat insects, tadpoles, and even other Hellbenders.
What type of scientists study amphibians?
Herpetologist
What is the current population of the Hellbender?
Endangered Species
What is the color of their bellies?
A lighter brown or gray.
Where does this animal sleep?
Under a rock
What eats Hellbenders?
Fish, turtles, water snakes, other Hellbenders, raccoon, mink, and river otter.
How many baby's do they have at a time?
200 - 400 at a time.
What is the Hellbender?
A salamander
How many toes do hellbenders have on each hind foot?
5 toes on each.
When do they sleep?
They are mainly nocturnal, so they sleep in the day, unless it is cloudy.
Is their rareness caused by them being eaten?
No, they are endangered because of habitat loss.
At what stage do hellbenders lose their gills?
Juvenile
What is the second largest salamander in Pennsylvania?
Mud Puppies
How does the hellbenders color help them survive?
Camouflage helps them hide from predators.
What kind of environment do they live in?
Streams and/or rivers.
What is a simple food chain?
Mink ⇨ Hellbenders ⇨ Crayfish
What is the name of the largest type of salamander in the world?
Wa-Wa-Yu