Adult Northern Zigzag Salamanders are small, slender, and often marked with an irregular (i.e. It is endemic to the United States. Northern Zigzag Salamander Pictures Gallery Northern Zigzag Salamander, Plethodon dorsalis Occurs in the eastern two-thirds of TN below 2500 ft. Zigzag Salamander fairly recently split into Northern and Southern Zigzag ( P. ventralis ) Salamander, which appear identical. Northern Zigzag Salamander Plethodon dorsalis. Baby Name – Efts. Northern zigzag salamander is a small, slender salamander belonging to the family Plethodontidae, found only in the United States. The northern zigzag salamander (Plethodon dorsalis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. Speed – Can move fast. Classification – Plethodontidae. "zigzag") red or orange dorsal stripe. Northern Zigzag Salamander.
It is one of 55 species in the genus Plethodon. Historical versus Current Distribution. It is endemic to the eastern United States. The southern zigzag salamander is very common and is ranked as a species of lowest conservation concern.
They are also quite common near springs and mouths of caves.
However, many individuals lack this zigzag and are instead a dark brown or gray with lighter frosting.
Northern Zigzag Salamander (Plethodon dorsalis) Last seen on April 26, 2020 in Westside, Haubstadt, IN, USA (View All) | 0 comments Add an Observation Northern zigzag salamanders (Plethodon dorsalis) are distributed from southern Indiana southward through western and central Kentucky and central Tennessee (Thurow, 1966). Life Expectancy – Not known. It is a lungless salamander. It has been found in Illinois , Kentucky , Tennessee , Alabama , and Mississippi . Scientific Name – Plethodon dorsalis. The northern zigzag salamander (Plethodon dorsalis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. Breeding Season – Fall and spring. Average Length – 2.5 to 3.5 in. HABITAT: They prefer upland rocky woodlands dominated by hardwoods, most often encountered under rotten logs and rocks.
Incubation Period – Not known.
Walter E. Meshaka Jr. 1 1. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rocky areas, and caves. Northern Zigzag Salamander Northern Zigzag Salamander, Plethodon dorsalis Occurs in the eastern two-thirds of TN below 2500 ft. Zigzag Salamander fairly recently split into Northern and Southern Zigzag ( P. ventralis ) Salamander, which appear identical. Plethodon dorsalis Cope, 1889 Northern Zigzag Salamander. It is threatened by habitat loss. Collective Noun – Congress, band or maelstrom. Identification.