species 4,160 observations

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Plethodon dorsalis

Field notes

The northern zigzag salamander (Plethodon dorsalis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the eastern United States and has been found in Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. The northern zigzag salamander's natural habitat includes temperate forests, rocky areas, and caves. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided