The southern zigzag salamander (Plethodon ventralis) is a species of salamander in the family Plethodontidae. It is endemic to the United States. Habitat Its natural habitats are temperate forests, freshwater springs, rocky areas, and caves. Reproduction Adult females lay their eggs in caves during the summer. Conservation status It is threatened by habitat loss. References Amphibians of the United States Plethodon Taxonomy articles created by Polbot Amphibians described in 1997