Elfin Mountain Toad vs Sangzhi Horned Toad

Megophrys elfina compared with Megophrys sangzhiensis

Key Differences

• Elfin Mountain Toad is Least Concern while Sangzhi Horned Toad is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Elfin Mountain Toad	Sangzhi 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 elfina	Megophrys sangzhiensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Elfin Mountain Toad and Sangzhi Horned Toad share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Megophrys.

Conservation Status

Elfin Mountain Toad

LC — Least Concern

Sangzhi Horned Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Elfin Mountain Toad	Sangzhi Horned Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Elfin Mountain Toad

Habitat

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

Sangzhi Horned Toad

Habitat

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