Convex-tailed Horned Toad vs Little Horned Toad

Megophrys caudoprocta compared with Megophrys minor

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Convex-tailed Horned Toad	Little Horned Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Amphibia (Amphibien)	Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order same	Anura (Froschlurche)	Anura (Froschlurche)
Family same	Megophryidae	Megophryidae
Genus same	Megophrys	Megophrys
Species	Megophrys caudoprocta	Megophrys minor

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Convex-tailed Horned Toad

EN — Endangered

Little Horned Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Convex-tailed Horned Toad	Little 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.

Little Horned Toad

Habitat

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