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Salamanders

Southern Zigzag Salamander

Plethodon ventralis

Across the regions where it's common, the Southern Zigzag Salamander peaks from December to March.

Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 3 states

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Salamanders

Southern Zigzag Salamander

Plethodon ventralis

Look, don't take. Many states regulate collecting reptiles and amphibians. Photograph it, log it on iNaturalist and leave it where you found it.

Description

The southern zigzag salamander (Plethodon ventralis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae.Wikipedia ↗

Habitat

It is endemic to the United States.Wikipedia ↗
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When and where it's active

Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.

PeakShoulderQuiet

Ecoregions

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Southern AppalachiansInterior Low Plateaus

States

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
AlabamaGeorgiaTennessee

About the Southern Zigzag Salamander

When is the Southern Zigzag Salamander most active?

Across the regions where it's common, the Southern Zigzag Salamander peaks from December to March.

Where does the Southern Zigzag Salamander live?

It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 3 states, including Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee.