Wikipedia (3/2015): "Taricha torosa was divided into two subspecies until 2007, when it was determined that the two represent "distinct evolutionary lineages".[2] Taricha torosa sierrae is now identified as a distinct species, Taricha sierrae (Sierra newt). Taricha torosa torosa, formally referred to as the Coastal Range newt, is now referred to as Taricha torosa (California newt)."