Convex-tailed Horned Toad vs Formosan Serow

Megophrys caudoprocta compared with Capricornis swinhoei

Key Differences

• Convex-tailed Horned Toad is Endangered while Formosan Serow is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Convex-tailed Horned Toad	Formosan Serow
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Megophryidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Megophrys	Capricornis
Species	Megophrys caudoprocta	Capricornis swinhoei

Evolutionary Relationship

Convex-tailed Horned Toad and Formosan Serow share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Convex-tailed Horned Toad

EN — Endangered

Formosan Serow

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Convex-tailed Horned Toad	Formosan Serow
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Convex-tailed Horned Toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Formosan Serow

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.