Heishiding’s Horn Toad vs Pope’s Shortlegged Toad

Megophrys obesa compared with Megophrys popei

Key Differences

• Heishiding’s Horn Toad is Critically Endangered while Pope’s Shortlegged Toad is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Heishiding’s Horn 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 obesa	Megophrys popei

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Heishiding’s Horn Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Pope’s Shortlegged Toad

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Heishiding’s Horn Toad	Pope’s Shortlegged Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Heishiding’s Horn 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.