Texas Blind Salamander
Usually Found: San Marcos, Hays County Region of Texas, USA
It might shock you to learn this, but the Texas Blind Salamander is found exclusively in Texas. We know, we were startled by this as well. Particularly, they are native to the San Marcos, Hays County region. Normally, you can see them in the San Marcos Pool of the Edwards Aquifer. They appear similar to at least one or two other creatures we’ll discuss on the list, so keep an eye out for that.
Ironically though, this amphibian is blind due to its lack of need for eyesight in the cave environment. This is not surprising for a species like this, as most exclusive cave-dwelling creatures have no eyesight or very reduced eyesight. It should be noted that this creature is rarely seen even in its natural habitat. The Texas Blind Salamander is considered “vulnerable” according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature.