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The subspecies is strictly native to the mountain streams of the Ozark Plateau in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. [4] Its nicknames include lasagna lizard and snot otter. [5] This large salamander grows to a total length (including tail) of 29–57 cm (11–22 in) over a lifespan of 30 years. [6]
The hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis), also known as the hellbender salamander, is a species of aquatic giant salamander endemic to the eastern and central United States. It is the largest salamander in North America. A member of the family Cryptobranchidae, the hellbender is the only extant member of the genus Cryptobranchus.
Missouri River near Rocheport, Missouri. Missouri is home to a diversity of flora, fauna and funga.There is a large amount of fresh water present due to the Mississippi River, Missouri River, and Lake of the Ozarks, with numerous smaller rivers, streams, and lakes.
The following is a list of the officially designated symbols of the U.S. state of Missouri. State symbols ... Hellbender salamander Cryptobranchus alleganiensis: 2019
Salamanders range in size from the minute salamanders, with a total length of 27 mm (1 + 1 ⁄ 8 in), including the tail, to the Chinese giant salamander which reaches 1.8 m (6 ft) and weighs up to 65 kg (145 lb).
Family: Bovidae Subfamily: Bovinae Genus: Bison American bison, B. bison reintroduced; Family: Cervidae Subfamily: Capreolinae Genus: Odocoileus Mule deer, O ...
The western slimy salamander (Plethodon albagula), also known as the whitethroat slimy salamander or white-throated slimy salamander, is a species of salamander.It is endemic to the United States of America and found in two disjunct populations, one from Missouri to Oklahoma, and Arkansas, and another in south-central Texas.
The mole salamanders (genus Ambystoma) are a group of advanced salamanders endemic to North America. The group has become famous due to the study of the axolotl (A. mexicanum) in research on paedomorphosis, and the tiger salamander (A. tigrinum, A. mavortium) which is often sold as a pet, and is the official amphibian of four US states.