What is the status of the Barton Springs salamander?
In 1997, Service added the Barton Springs salamander (Eurycea sosorum) to the list of endangered and threatened wildlife which receive federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. The Austin Blind salamander (Eurycea waterlooensis) is a candidate for federal listing. According to the Service, “The primary threats to this species are degradation of the quality and quantity of water that feeds Barton Springs due to urban expansion over the Barton Springs watershed. Also of concern is disturbance to the salamander’s surface habitat in the pools where it occurs.
