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Jollyville Plateau Salamander
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Jollyville Plateau Salamander

Eurycea tonkawae

The Jollyville Plateau salamander (Eurycea tonkawae) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is also known as the Tonkawa Springs salamander.

It is endemic to Travis and Williamson counties, Texas, United States. This species is perrenibranchiate, retaining its gills throughout life.

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Range & habitat

Eurycea tonkawae have a restricted in abundance in areas with an abundance of water such as the vicinity of wet caves, springs, and spring dominated surface flows. They are known to inhabit aquatic habitats occupying areas under rocks, aquatic plants, and algae. Previous studies have shown highest abundance rates during rainfall seasons such as spring and summer. Eurycea tonkawae occur in a clumped-like distribution, only being found in the Jollyville Plateau and Brushy Creek areas in Texas counties.

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