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| Western grotto salamander | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Urodela |
| Family: | Plethodontidae |
| Genus: | Eurycea |
| Species: | E. spelaea
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| Binomial name | |
| Eurycea spelaea (Stejneger, 1892)
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The western grotto salamander (Eurycea spelaea), also called the Ozark blind salamander and previously known as just the grotto salamander, is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States.[1] Its natural habitats are freshwater springs, inland karsts, and caves. It is not currently threatened, but vulnerable to changes in groundwater quality and reduction in bat population.[1]
- ^ a b c Geoffrey Hammerson (2004). "Eurycea spelaea". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T22707A9379701. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T22707A9379701.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ NatureServe. "Eurycea spelaea". NatureServe Explorer. Arlington, Virginia. Retrieved 11 February 2025.