The Barton Springs salamander (Eurycea sosorum) is an endangered lungless salamander that only lives in the habitat of Barton Springs in Austin, Texas, USA. Barton Springs salamanders are average-sized (adults grow to approximately 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) in length) and have mottled coloration varying from darkish purple to light yellow.
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