Convex-tailed Horned Toad vs Pope’s Shortlegged Toad

Megophrys caudoprocta compared with Megophrys popei

Key Differences

• Convex-tailed Horned Toad is Endangered while Pope’s Shortlegged Toad is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Convex-tailed Horned Toad	Pope’s Shortlegged 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 popei

Evolutionary Relationship

Convex-tailed Horned Toad and Pope’s Shortlegged Toad share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Megophrys.

Conservation Status

Convex-tailed Horned Toad

EN — Endangered

Pope’s Shortlegged Toad

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Convex-tailed Horned Toad	Pope’s Shortlegged 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.

Pope’s Shortlegged Toad

Habitat

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