The Salado Salamander is a small, secretive amphibian that lives in a very special—and very limited—part of Texas. Known only from a few springs and…
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Barton Springs Salamander
The Barton Springs Salamander is one of those rare gems you can only find in a single place on Earth — the freshwater springs of…
Texas Blind Salamander
The Texas Blind Salamander might just be one of the coolest and most unusual amphibians in the United States. It lives its entire life underground…
Blanco Blind Salamander
Meet the Blanco Blind Salamander, one of the most elusive amphibians in the United States. This mystifying, eyeless salamander lives underground and rarely sees the…
Ouachita Streambed Salamander
The Ouachita Streambed Salamander is one of those hidden gems of the amphibian world. Discovered fairly recently (in 2014), this slender, aquatic salamander lives a…
San Marcos Salamander
The San Marcos Salamander is one of Texas’s true aquatic gems — a tiny, underwater amphibian that never strays far from home. What makes this…
Southern Two-lined Salamander
If you’ve ever turned over a log in the southeastern U.S. and spotted a small, slender salamander with two dark lines running down its back,…
Chamberlain’s Dwarf Salamander
Say hello to one of the Southeast’s smallest and sneakiest salamanders — the Chamberlain’s Dwarf Salamander. Known for its tiny size, lightning-quick moves, and love…
Many-ribbed Salamander
The Many-ribbed Salamander (Eurycea multiplicata) might not be as famous as some other amphibians, but it’s a fascinating little creature with a subtle charm. This…
Oklahoma Salamander
The Oklahoma salamander is a small, slender amphibian that calls the cool, spring-fed streams of the Ozarks home. It might not be flashy, but this…