Southern zigzag salamander
The southern zigzag salamander (Plethodon ventralis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States.
| Southern zigzag salamander | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Urodela |
| Family: | Plethodontidae |
| Subfamily: | Plethodontinae |
| Genus: | Plethodon |
| Species: | P. ventralis |
| Binomial name | |
| Plethodon ventralis Highton, 1997 | |
Habitat
Its natural habitats are temperate forests, freshwater springs, rocky areas, and caves.
Reproduction
Adult females lay their eggs in caves during the summer.
Conservation status
It is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Hammerson, G. 2004. Plethodon ventralis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 July 2007.
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