Noun
A large North American aquatic salamander (Protonopsis horrida or Menopoma Alleghaniensis). It is very voracious and very tenacious of life. Also called alligator, and water dog.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAnother rendition says the undulating skin of a hellbender reminded observers of "horrible tortures of the infernal regions." Source: Internet
Nevertheless, Winkler says the MPO is committed to following through with the Hellbender. Source: Internet
The Missouri Department of Conservation says: The name 'hellbender' probably comes from the animal's odd look. Source: Internet
This hellbender subspecies inhabits the White River and Spring River systems in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas, and its population has declined an estimated 75% since the 1980s, with only about 590 individuals remaining in the wild. Source: Internet
Cannibalism—mainly on eggs—has been known to occur within hellbender populations. Source: Internet
Life history and behavior Behavior Once a hellbender finds a favorable location, it generally does not stray too far from it—except occasionally for breeding and hunting—and will protect it from other hellbenders both in and out of the breeding season. Source: Internet