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Uvalde National Fish Hatchery currently raises Texas blind salamanders, San Marcos salamanders, Comal salamanders, fountain darters, Devils River minnows, Comanche Springs pupfish, Peck’s Cave amphipods, Comal Springs riffle beetles, and Texas wild rice.

a silvery fish with dark spots resting on rocks among algae

The fountain darters is among the smallest of the darters. Adults generally range from 19 to 30 mm total length. It is known only from the Comal Springs - River system in New Braunfels and the San Marcos Springs - River system in San Marcos, Texas.

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A small, translucent and eyeless salamander walks toward camera.

Eurycea rathbuni (= Typhlomolge rathbuni), the Texas blind salamander, is restricted in its distribution to the Edwards aquifer artesian and recharge zone in the vicinity of San Marcos, Hays County, Texas. It is subterranean but individuals may reach the surface via springs.

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