- Axolotl - Wikipedia
The axolotl ( ˈæksəlɒtəl ⓘ; from Classical Nahuatl: āxōlōtl [aːˈʃoːloːtɬ] ⓘ) (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a paedomorphic salamander, one that matures without undergoing metamorphosis into the terrestrial adult form; adults remain fully aquatic with obvious external gills
- Axolotl Care 101: Tank Setup, Food, Lifespan More!
The Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a unique aquatic salamander with some distinct biological quirks Some owners view them as reptiles while others lump them in with fish
- Axolotl | Description, Diet, Habitat, Lifespan | Britannica
axolotl, (Ambystoma mexicanum), salamander of the family Ambystomatidae (order Caudata), notable for its permanent retention of larval features, such as external gills The species is found only in Lake Xochimilco, within Mexico City, where it is classified as a critically endangered species
- Axolotl - National Geographic
What is an axolotl? According to legend, the axolotl is the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl, who disguised himself as a salamander to avoid being sacrificed
- 17 Astonishing Axolotl (Mexican Walking Fish) Facts - Fact Animal
The 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
- What is an axolotl? Everything you need to know about this charismatic . . .
Immature, water-loving and with an incredible ability to regenerate, these endangered creatures are of great interest to science This goofy little animal is an inhabitant of Mexico, and its name comes from the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl
- Axolotl - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio
The 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
- Where Do Axolotls Live and Why Do They Look So Strange?
Axolotls are a large, threatened species of salamander that live in fresh water — specifically in Lake Xochimilco in the southern part of Mexico City Also, while they're sometimes called "Mexican walking fish," they're amphibians, not fish at all What Do Axolotls Look Like?
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