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Northern Zigzag Salamander
Northern zigzag salamander is a small, slender salamander belonging to the family Plethodontidae, found only in the United States. It is a lungless salamander.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Caudata |
| Family | Plethodontidae |
| Genus | Plethodon |
| Scientific Name | Plethodon dorsalis |
| Size | 2.5 to 3.5 in |
| Color | Dark background color with a red or orangish wavy pattern starting from the neck down the back to the base of the tail; some individuals are brownish-gray and patternless; white flecks on the sides and back; gray or black belly with orange or reddish small specks |
| Distribution | United States |
| Habitat | Temperate forests, rocky areas, caves |
| Diet | Small invertebrates, especially spiders and beetles |
| Breeding Season | Fall and spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 3 to 9 eggs |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on March 22nd 2017 by staff under Salamanders. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
