Subphylum Vertebrata Family Plethodontidae Scientific name Plethodon dorsalis Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Caudata Subfamily Plethodontidae | |
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Similar Woodland salamander, Salamander, Amphibians, Southern zigzag salamander, Ravine salamander | ||
Northern zigzag salamanders plethodon dorsalis
The northern zigzag salamander (Plethodon dorsalis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States. It is one of 55 species in the genus Plethodon. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, rocky areas, and caves. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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