Asian Spadefoot Toad vs Convex-tailed Horned Toad

Megophrys montana compared with Megophrys caudoprocta

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Asian Spadefoot Toad	Convex-tailed Horned Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Amphibia (Anfíbios)	Amphibia (Anfíbios)
Order same	Anura (Frogs & Toads)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family same	Megophryidae	Megophryidae
Genus same	Megophrys	Megophrys
Species	Megophrys montana	Megophrys caudoprocta

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Asian Spadefoot Toad

LC — Least Concern

Convex-tailed Horned Toad

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Asian Spadefoot Toad	Convex-tailed Horned Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Asian Spadefoot Toad

Habitat

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

Convex-tailed Horned Toad

Habitat

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

Asian Spadefoot Toad

The Asian Spadefoot Toad (Megophrys montana) is a species in the genus Megophrys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.