Convex-tailed Horned Toad vs Rough-skinned Horned Toad

Megophrys caudoprocta compared with Megophrys palpebralespinosa

Key Differences

• Convex-tailed Horned Toad is Endangered while Rough-skinned Horned Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Convex-tailed Horned Toad	Rough-skinned Horned Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Megophryidae	Megophryidae
Genus same	Megophrys	Megophrys
Species	Megophrys caudoprocta	Megophrys palpebralespinosa

Evolutionary Relationship

Convex-tailed Horned Toad and Rough-skinned Horned Toad share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Megophrys.

Conservation Status

Convex-tailed Horned Toad

EN — Endangered

Rough-skinned Horned Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Convex-tailed Horned Toad	Rough-skinned Horned Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Convex-tailed Horned Toad

Habitat

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

Rough-skinned Horned Toad

Habitat

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