Southern Zigzag Salamander
Plethodon ventralis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderCaudata (Salamanders)
- FamilyPlethodontidae (Lungless Salamanders)
- GenusPlethodon (Woodland Salamanders)
- SpeciesPlethodon ventralis (Southern Zigzag Salamander)
About the 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. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, freshwater springs, rocky areas, and caves.
Adult females lay their eggs in caves during the summer. It is threatened by habitat loss. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Southern Zigzag Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Southern Zigzag Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Southern Zigzag Salamander sighting in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, based on 68 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Southern Zigzag Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Southern Zigzag Salamander in Great Smoky Mountains National Park in our monthly data.