The axolotl (/ ˈ æ k s ə l ɒ t əl / ⓘ; 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. Instead of taking to the land, adults ...

2025年2月20日 · 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.

2025年3月5日 · 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. The truth is, Axolotls are amphibians.

What 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.

Axolotl, or "Mexican Salamander." Domestic axolotls were specially bred to display a white body coloration, paired with black eyes, but wild axolotls are normally black or a greenish brown, with red eyes. This species’ fancy headdress is actually the salamander’s gills, which allow the creature to breath under water.

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.

2023年6月15日 · Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum): an aquatic salamander. Axolotls measure 6 to 18 inches in length and weigh 2 to 8 ounces. The axolotl is a type of salamander. It has a long tail, flat head, and...

Axolotls are medium-sized amphibians with an average body length of 9 to 12 inches (23 to 30 cm). They possess a long, smooth body with four short legs, a wide, flat head that houses lidless eyes, and a characteristic “smiling” mouth.

2025年2月24日 · The Axolotl Planet blog is your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about axolotls! From axolotl genetics, to their history in Mexico, to the truth about the rumored "blue axolotl," we have all the information you need to become an expert on these amazing aquatic creatures.

The Axolotl is a fascinating creature for a number of reasons, including its grotesque appearance, its ability to regenerate, and primarily the fact that it exhibits the phenomenon known as neoteny. Ordinarily, amphibians undergo metamorphosis from egg to larva (the tadpole of a frog is a larva), and finally to adult form.