Sangzhi Horned Toad vs Yu Shen Horned Toad

Megophrys sangzhiensis compared with Megophrys ombrophila

Key Differences

• Sangzhi Horned Toad is Critically Endangered while Yu Shen Horned Toad is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Sangzhi Horned Toad	Yu Shen 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 sangzhiensis	Megophrys ombrophila

Evolutionary Relationship

Sangzhi Horned Toad and Yu Shen Horned Toad share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Megophrys.

Conservation Status

Sangzhi Horned Toad

CR — Critically Endangered

Yu Shen Horned Toad

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Sangzhi Horned Toad	Yu Shen Horned Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Sangzhi Horned Toad

Habitat

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

Yu Shen Horned Toad

Habitat

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