Wandering Salamander vs. Arboreal Salamander
Both climbing salamanders live in Humboldt County forests; their records overlap there. A: Brassy or grey flecks and clouding, no round yellow spots in the Wandering Salamander; round yellow spots on plain brown in the Arboreal Salamander. B: Dark brown, mottled grey or coppery in the Wandering Salamander; plain chocolate-brown in the Arboreal Salamander. Both have square-tipped toes and big heads; the Arboreal is larger with a huge triangular head.
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