Cryptobranchus alleganiensis

Definitions of Cryptobranchus alleganiensis
  1. noun
    large salamander of North American rivers and streams
    synonyms: hellbender, mud puppy
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    type of:
    salamander
    any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed
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