![]() ![]() ![]() They are highly venomous, heavy-bodied snakes native to the southeastern states, from Louisiana to North Carolina, with the most populations in Florida and southern Georgia. Typically individuals range between 3-6 feet long. The eastern diamondback rattlesnake is one of the largest rattlesnake species, with the largest recorded growing up to 8 feet long. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake F. These aquatic giant salamanders get their scientific name Cryptobranchus, which means hidden gills, from the fact their gills are absorbed into the body after 2 years and adults breathe through blood vessels in their skin. You may also like: 13 Animals That Like Cold Weather (Pictures) You can find them in streams and rivers throughout the eastern U.S and Canada. ![]() Not only does the hellbender salamander have a long scientific name, but it is also one of the largest salamander species in North America. Scientific name: Cryptobranchus alleganiensis Hellbender photo by: Haplochromis | CC 2.0 As their name suggests, they are native to Madagascar island off mainland Africa. They use a hissing sound as a form of communication and will also hiss if they are disturbed. They are the largest cockroach species, reaching around 2-4 inches long. Scientific name: Gromphadorhina portentosaĪnother cockroach with a common name longer than the scientific name is the Madagascar hissing cockroach. Madagascar hissing cockroach Madagascar cockroach Nathalia Cristina G Ribeiro Nathy from Pixabay Males travel in large numbers and you’ll see more groups during the mating season between May and June. They mainly feed on decaying organic matter and can be found under shingles, inside garages, in firewood piles, or in rain gutters. The Pennsylvania wood cockroach is abundant throughout eastern and central North America and are considered a pest in homes. Scientific name: Parcoblatta pensylvanica Pennsylvania wood cockroach Pennsylvania wood cockroach | image by Judy Gallagher via Flickr | CC BY 2.0 They are native to South American countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. Like most armadillos, they have bony plates of armor called scutes, however, their name also represents the hair covering their stomachs and limbs that sometimes protrude from between the scutes. Screaming hairy armadillos get their name from the loud squeal they emit when they feel threatened. Scientific name: Chaetophractus vellerosus Screaming hairy armadillo Screaming hairy armadillo | image by Terry Robinson via Flickr | CC BY-SA 2.0 They get their name from the brilliant iridescent red throat of males. They typically spend winters in Mexico, Florida, and Central America and migrate to other parts of eastern North America and Canada during the summer breeding season. The ruby-throated hummingbird is a bird with one of the longest common names and the most common hummingbird you can see east of the Mississippi River. Ruby-throated hummingbird hummingbird GeorgiaLens from Pixabay They are also quite aggressive and known to attack and bite swimmers around the ankles. These fish grow up to 12 inches and have brightly colored scales and blue top lips and teeth. They are the official state fish of Hawaii and native to the Indo-Pacific oceans. Humuhumunukunukuapua’a is the Hawaiian name for the reef triggerfish and one of the longest one-word animal common names. Scientific name: Rhinecanthus rectangulus Humuhumunukunukuapua’a reef-triggerfish | image by rumpleteaser via Flickr | CC BY 2.0 Let’s find out if you can guess which animal has the longest name and whether they hold a record! 13 Animals With Long Names 1. While you may know of some dinosaurs or extinct species with long names, here’s a compilation of animals alive today with long scientific or common names. ![]() There are also animals with long names that may be difficult to pronounce. For example, the fried egg jellyfish gets its name not because they’re made of eggs but because of their egg-like appearance. Some names may sound bizarre but are descriptive of their habits, environment, or appearance. Animals come in all shapes and sizes and with a variety of names. ![]()
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