Convex-tailed Horned Toad vs Spiny Spadefoot Toad

Megophrys caudoprocta compared with Megophrys spinata

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Convex-tailed Horned Toad	Spiny Spadefoot 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 spinata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Convex-tailed Horned Toad

EN — Endangered

Spiny Spadefoot Toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Convex-tailed Horned Toad	Spiny Spadefoot 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.

Spiny Spadefoot Toad

Habitat

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