Binchuan Horned Toad vs Heishiding’s Horn Toad

Megophrys binchuanensis compared with Megophrys obesa

Key Differences

• Binchuan Horned Toad is Vulnerable while Heishiding’s Horn Toad is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Binchuan Horned Toad	Heishiding’s Horn Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Amphibia (amphibien)	Amphibia (amphibien)
Order same	Anura (anoures)	Anura (anoures)
Family same	Megophryidae	Megophryidae
Genus same	Megophrys	Megophrys
Species	Megophrys binchuanensis	Megophrys obesa

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Binchuan Horned Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Heishiding’s Horn Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Binchuan Horned Toad	Heishiding’s Horn Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Binchuan Horned Toad

Habitat

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

Heishiding’s Horn Toad

Habitat

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

Binchuan Horned Toad

The Binchuan Horned Toad (Megophrys binchuanensis) is a species in the genus Megophrys. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.