Axolotl - Wikipedia
WebAxolotl. IUCN range of the Axolotl. The axolotl ( / ˈæksəlɒtəl / ⓘ; from Classical Nahuatl: āxōlōtl [aːˈʃoːloːtɬ] ⓘ) ( Ambystoma mexicanum) [3] 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
WebAxolotls. Scientific Name: Ambystoma mexicanum. Type: Amphibians. Diet: Carnivore. Average Life Span In The Wild: 10 to 15 years. Size: Up to 12 inches. Weight: 2.11 to 8 …
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. It grows to about 25 cm (10 inches) long and is dark brown with black speckling.
Axolotl | San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
WebAn axolotl can reach 18 inches in length, but nowadays grows to about 9 inches. Axolotls are dark-colored with greenish mottling; some may have silvery highlights on the skin. It has a broad, flat body with a large head donning its signature feathery gills waving gently in …
Axolotls: The adorable, giant salamanders of Mexico | Live Science
WebMay 24, 2022 · Axolotls are cute, charismatic salamanders that have an almost otherworldly ability to regenerate their body parts. But pollution and urbanization critically threaten this species'...
Meet the Peter Pan of salamanders, the axolotl
WebThe axolotl (ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) is the Peter Pan of salamanders. While most amphibians grow out of their aquatic phase to begin their lives on land, the axolotl largely retains its larval characteristics and spends its adult life in the water. It …
Axolotl Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature | PBS
WebJun 15, 2023 · The axolotl is a type of salamander. It has a long tail, flat head, and four lizard-like limbs, which it uses to move around the lake floor. But unlike other salamanders, axolotls are neotenic,...
Axolotls: Meet the amphibians that never grow up
WebBy Hayley Dunning. 0. Axolotls are friendly faced salamanders that stay in their 'tadpole' form forever. While we prize them for their looks and amazing regeneration abilities, in their native Mexico, wild axolotls are Critically Endangered. Read on to find out more about these characterful creatures. What is an axolotl?
Mexican Axolotl - National Geographic Kids
WebAxolotls. Scientific Name: Ambystoma mexicanum. Type: Amphibians. Diet: Carnivore. Average Life Span In The Wild: 10 to 15 years. Size: Up to 12 inches. Weight: 2.11 to 8 ounces.
Axolotl - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WebBasic facts about Axolotl: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
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