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Spiny Spadefoot Toad

Megophrys spinata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order
Anura (Froschlurche)
Family
Megophryidae
Genus
Megophrys
Species
Megophrys spinata (Spiny Spadefoot Toad)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 棘指角蟾

Similar Species in Megophrys

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Convex-tailed Horned Toad
Megophrys caudoprocta
Endangered
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Medog Horned Toad
Megophrys medogensis
Endangered
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Sangzhi Horned Toad
Megophrys sangzhiensis
Critically Endangered
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Glandular Horned Toad
Megophrys glandulosa
Least Concern
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Leishan Horned Toad
Megophrys leishanensis
Data Deficient
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Heishiding’s Horn Toad
Megophrys obesa
Critically Endangered
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Huangshan Horned Toad
Megophrys huangshanensis
Least Concern
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Asian Spadefoot Toad
Megophrys montana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spiny Spadefoot Toad?
The scientific name of Spiny Spadefoot Toad is Megophrys spinata. It belongs to the genus Megophrys.
What is the conservation status of Spiny Spadefoot Toad?
Spiny Spadefoot Toad (Megophrys spinata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Spiny Spadefoot Toad belong to?
Spiny Spadefoot Toad (Megophrys spinata) belongs to the genus Megophrys, which is part of the taxonomic family Megophryidae.
Is Spiny Spadefoot Toad endangered?
No, Spiny Spadefoot Toad (Megophrys spinata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Spiny Spadefoot Toad belong to?
Spiny Spadefoot Toad (Megophrys spinata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Spiny Spadefoot Toad?
The closest relatives of Spiny Spadefoot Toad in the genus Megophrys include Asian Spadefoot Toad, Convex-tailed Horned Toad, Medog Horned Toad, Sangzhi Horned Toad, Glandular Horned Toad.

Genus Megophrys — 20 Species

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Asian Spadefoot Toad
Megophrys montana
LC 🐾
Convex-tailed Horned Toad
Megophrys caudoprocta
EN 🐾
Medog Horned Toad
Megophrys medogensis
EN 🐾
Sangzhi Horned Toad
Megophrys sangzhiensis
CR 🐾
Glandular Horned Toad
Megophrys glandulosa
LC 🐾
Leishan Horned Toad
Megophrys leishanensis
DD 🐾
Heishiding’s Horn Toad
Megophrys obesa
CR 🐾
Huangshan Horned Toad
Megophrys huangshanensis
LC 🐾
Edwardina's Spadefoot Toad
Megophrys edwardinae
LC 🐾
Little Horned Toad
Megophrys minor
LC 🐾
Wuliangshan Horned Toad
Megophrys wuliangshanensis
DD 🐾
Pope’s Shortlegged Toad
Megophrys popei
NT 🐾
Binchuan Horned Toad
Megophrys binchuanensis
VU 🐾
Nankiang Horned Toad
Megophrys nankiangensis
VU 🐾
Mangshan Horned Toad
Megophrys mangshanensis
LC 🐾
Wushan Horned Toad
Megophrys wushanensis
LC 🐾
Yu Shen Horned Toad
Megophrys ombrophila
NT 🐾
Boettger's Pelobatid Toad
Megophrys boettgeri
LC 🐾
Fengkai’s Horn Toad
Megophrys acuta
CR 🐾
Rough-skinned Horned Toad
Megophrys palpebralespinosa
LC
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