ENEndangered
Short-legged Horned Toad
Megophrys brachykolos
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in MEGOPHRYIDAE
Threatened in China
Frequently asked questions
Why is Short-legged Horned Toad classified as Endangered?
Short-legged Horned Toad is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Short-legged Horned Toad live?
Short-legged Horned Toad occurs in China, Hong Kong SAR China, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Short-legged Horned Toad?
The main threats to Short-legged Horned Toad are 1.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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