ExplorarAnfibios

Northern Zigzag Salamander

Plethodon dorsalis

The Northern Zigzag Salamander is a small, colorful creature that loves to hide under rocks and leaves. It has a unique zigzag pattern on its back that helps it blend in with its forest home.

Hábitat: Forests

Aspecto

The Northern Zigzag Salamander is a small, slender amphibian with a distinctive red, orange, or yellow "zigzag" stripe running down its back. This wavy stripe contrasts sharply with its dark brown to black body, making it look like a tiny lightning bolt.

ReinoAnimaliaFiloChordataClaseAmphibiaOrdenCaudataFamiliaPlethodontidaeGéneroPlethodon
Northern Zigzag Salamander
solitary trait badgearboreal trait badgecamouflaged trait badgecolorful trait badge
Northern Zigzag Salamander

Categoría

Anfibios

Rareza

Common

Peligro

1/5 · Muy bajo

Snaps

¡Sé la primera persona en hacer un snap!

Datos interesantes

Some can go months without food by slowing their metabolism!

These salamanders never drink water; they absorb it through their skin!

They don't have lungs, relying entirely on their damp skin to breathe!

They lay eggs underground and guard them until they hatch!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Tail Dropper

Northern Zigzag Salamander can detach its tail to escape predators, which then wiggles to distract attackers while the salamander slips away to safety.

Habilidad

Forest Camouflage

Northern Zigzag Salamander has a cryptic zigzag pattern that helps them blend perfectly with leaf litter and moss, making it hard for predators to spot them.

Habilidad

Mild Defense

Northern Zigzag Salamander has slightly noxious skin secretions that can deter some predators, helping them avoid being eaten.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
7-10 cm
Peso
0.002-0.005 kg
Esperanza de vida
5-10 años
Top Speed
0.2 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta
3-20

Dieta y alimentación

Tiny salamanders munch on small insects and other invertebrates they find in the forest.

Alimentos principales

  • Ants
  • Mites
  • Springtails
  • Small beetles
  • Isopods
  • Larvae

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eats

Silky Ant

Formica fusca

A common prey item in their forest habitat.

eats

Common Striped Woodlouse

Porcellionides pruinosus

Feeds on these small crustaceans in damp areas.

eaten by

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

A primary predator in their natural environment.

eaten by

Raccoon

Procyon lotor

Opportunistic predator that may find salamanders.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Todavía no hay alias listados.

Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

1/5 · Muy bajo

If you see a salamander, watch it from a distance and don't touch it. They are delicate and need to stay safe.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Northern Zigzag Salamander?

7-10 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Northern Zigzag Salamander?

0.002-0.005 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Northern Zigzag Salamander?

5-10 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Northern Zigzag Salamander?

0.2 km/h

¿Qué come Northern Zigzag Salamander?

Tiny salamanders munch on small insects and other invertebrates they find in the forest.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Northern Zigzag Salamander?

Forests

¿Cómo caza Northern Zigzag Salamander?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el tamaño de la puesta de Northern Zigzag Salamander?

3-20

Mapa de snaps

Acércate para separar los grupos y explorar dónde se ha fotografiado este objeto.

Cargando mapa…

Snaps recientes

Los snaps recientes aparecerán aquí a medida que se añadan nuevas observaciones.

Dónde verlo

Más Anfibios