Identification Key to Juvenile and Adult Amphibians of Alberta

photo: John P. Clare

Long-toed Salamander

Yellow or olive-green stripe along back, from head to tip of tail; may be broken into a series of blotches; long fourth toe on each hind foot.
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photo: ACA, Kris Kendell

(Western) Tiger Salamander

Dark spots and stripes often creating a net-like pattern; may become relatively uniform in colour and spotted with age; broad flat head, with small eyes.
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