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The axolotl (/ ˈ æ k s ə l ɒ t əl / ⓘ; from Classical Nahuatl: āxōlōtl [aːˈʃoːloːtɬ] ⓘ) (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a paedomorphic salamander closely related to the tiger salamander. It is unusual among amphibians in that it reaches adulthood without undergoing metamorphosis.Instead of taking to the land, adults remain aquatic and gilled.The species was originally found in ...
As legend has it, the axolotl is the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl, which disguised himself as a salamander to avoid being sacrificed. But these Mexican amphibians are impressive enough ...
Axolotl, salamander of the family Ambystomatidae, notable for its permanent retention of larval features, such as external gills. It is found in Xochimilco Lake, within Mexico City, where it is classified as a critically endangered species. It grows to about 25 cm (10 inches) long and is dark brown with black speckling.
May 24, 2022 · Axolotls ( Ambystoma mexicanum) are amphibians belonging to the single living genus of the family Ambystomatidae. There are more than 30 salamander species in the Ambystoma genus, known as the ...
A salamander found in lakes and canals in the southern part of Mexico City, the axolotl is one of a kind and critically endangered in the wild. ... DIET Carnivorous: worms, insect larvae, small crustaceans, fish LIFE SPAN 10–15 years STATUS Critically endangered in the wild THREATS Habitat degradation, pollution, fishing, nonnative predators ...
