Huangshan Horned Toad vs Sangzhi Horned Toad

Megophrys huangshanensis compared with Megophrys sangzhiensis

Key Differences

• Huangshan Horned Toad is Least Concern while Sangzhi Horned Toad is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Huangshan Horned 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 huangshanensis	Megophrys sangzhiensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Huangshan Horned Toad

LC — Least Concern

Sangzhi Horned Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Huangshan Horned Toad	Sangzhi Horned Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Huangshan Horned Toad

Habitat

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

Sangzhi Horned Toad

Habitat

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