California Tiger Salamander vs. Long-toed Salamander
Both breed in rain pools near Monterey Bay (the endangered Santa Cruz Long-toed Salamander) and in the foothills; their records overlap there. A: Round white or pale yellow spots, no stripe in the California Tiger Salamander; a yellow or green stripe down the back, broken into blotches near Monterey Bay in the Long-toed Salamander. The California Tiger Salamander is far bigger and stouter (up to 8.5 in), with a broad, rounded head.
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