Fengkai’s Horn Toad vs Nankiang Horned Toad

Megophrys acuta compared with Megophrys nankiangensis

Key Differences

• Fengkai’s Horn Toad is Critically Endangered while Nankiang Horned Toad is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fengkai’s Horn Toad	Nankiang 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 acuta	Megophrys nankiangensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Fengkai’s Horn Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Nankiang Horned Toad

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fengkai’s Horn Toad	Nankiang Horned Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fengkai’s Horn Toad

Habitat

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

Nankiang Horned Toad

Habitat

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