Axolotl - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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. [3] [4] [5] It is unusual among amphibians in that it reaches adulthood without undergoing metamorphosis .
Axolotl - National Geographic
WEBWhat is an axolotl? 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 …
Axolotl Care 101: Tank Setup, Food, Lifespan & More! - Aquarium …
WEBSep 9, 2022 · Keeping an Axolotl as a pet is one of the most unique and enjoyable adventures an aquarist can embark on. Learn why, and how to care for them.
Axolotl | Description, Diet, Habitat, & Lifespan | Britannica
WEBApr 16, 2024 · 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.
17 Astonishing Axolotl (Mexican Walking Fish) Facts - Fact Animal
WEBThe Axolotl is a neotenic salamander and is considered to be one of the world’s most unusual and unique species of salamanders. The ‘ Mexican Walking Fish ’ as it is commonly referred to, isn’t actually a fish – it’s an amphibian. Axolotl can be found in Mexico in freshwater lakes and ponds.
Axolotl | San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
WEBAxolotl. Ambystoma mexicanum. Class: Amphibia. Order: Urodela. Family: Ambystomatidae. Genus: Ambystoma. Species: mexicanum. ABOUT. Shrouded in mystery, and defying typical biological laws like metamorphosis, the axolotl (pronounced AX-oh-lot-ul), a type of salamander, keeps its webbed feet firmly placed in infancy throughout its life.
What is an axolotl? Everything you need to know about this …
WEBWhat is an axolotl? Everything you need to know about this charismatic amphibian - BBC Science Focus Magazine.
Axolotls: The adorable, giant salamanders of Mexico | Live Science
WEBMay 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 mole...
Meet the Peter Pan of salamanders, the axolotl
WEBA 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.
Axolotl - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe axolotl ( Ambystoma mexicanum) is a paedomorphic salamander related to the Tiger salamander. Axolotls are unusual among amphibians in that they reach adulthood without undergoing metamorphosis. Instead of taking to the land, adults remain aquatic and gilled.
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