Ozark zigzag salamander
The Ozark zigzag salamander (Plethodon angusticlavius) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae endemic to the United States. It is one of 57 species in the genus Plethodon. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, freshwater springs, rocky areas, and caves. It is threatened by habitat loss.[1]
| Ozark zigzag salamander | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Urodela |
| Family: | Plethodontidae |
| Subfamily: | Plethodontinae |
| Genus: | Plethodon |
| Species: | P. angusticlavius |
| Binomial name | |
| Plethodon angusticlavius Grobman, 1944 | |
They are found in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.
References
- IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2021). "Plethodon angusticlavius". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T59331A194185218. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T59331A194185218.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
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