Convex-tailed Horned Toad vs Elfin Mountain Toad

Megophrys caudoprocta compared with Megophrys elfina

Key Differences

• Convex-tailed Horned Toad is Endangered while Elfin Mountain Toad is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Convex-tailed Horned Toad	Elfin Mountain Toad
Kingdom same	Animalia (สัตว์)	Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum same	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class same	Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก)	Amphibia (สัตว์สะเทินน้ำสะเทินบก)
Order same	Anura (อันดับกบ)	Anura (อันดับกบ)
Family same	Megophryidae	Megophryidae
Genus same	Megophrys	Megophrys
Species	Megophrys caudoprocta	Megophrys elfina

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Convex-tailed Horned Toad

EN — Endangered

Elfin Mountain Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Convex-tailed Horned Toad	Elfin Mountain Toad
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Convex-tailed Horned Toad

Habitat

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

Elfin Mountain Toad

Habitat

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