Texas salamander

Description

The Texas salamander grows from 2 to 4 in (5.1 to 10.2 cm) in length.It is brown in color,often with yellow or brown mottling,with light-yellow spotting down its back.It is neotenic,with a slender body,short limbs,and bright-red external gills.The Texas salamander lives in caves,which resulted in reduced vision in its eyes,due to the long period of time in darkness.It is akin to the Texas blind salamander Eurycea rathbuni.