Glandular Horned Toad vs Heishiding’s Horn Toad

Megophrys glandulosa compared with Megophrys obesa

Key Differences

• Glandular Horned Toad is Least Concern while Heishiding’s Horn Toad is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Glandular Horned Toad	Heishiding’s Horn 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 glandulosa	Megophrys obesa

Evolutionary Relationship

Glandular Horned Toad and Heishiding’s Horn Toad share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Megophrys.

Conservation Status

Glandular Horned Toad

LC — Least Concern

Heishiding’s Horn Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Glandular Horned Toad	Heishiding’s Horn Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Glandular Horned Toad

Habitat

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

Heishiding’s Horn Toad

Habitat

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