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] …

2024年12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 axolotl has lizard -like limbs, branching gills protruding from both sides of the head, and a nature-made smile that is unusually cute. The Axolotl is commonly called the “Mexican …

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...

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 …

Have a look at the Biology Page for a short guide to the Axolotl's body and characteristics. One common misconception is that axolotls and other salamanders are lizards or reptiles. In fact, …

The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a paedomorphic salamander related to the Tiger salamander. Axolotls are unusual among amphibians in that they reach adulthood without …

The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is neither a fish nor a lizard. This amphibian is a large, aquatic salamander native to the waterways of Mexico City. The two bodies of water where the …

Mexican axolotl (pronounced ACK-suh-LAH-tuhl) salamanders are amphibians that spend their whole lives underwater. They exist in the wild in only one place—the lake complex of …

2019年4月2日 · Learn how to recognize an axolotl, why scientists are fascinated by them, and how to care for one as a pet. An axolotl is a type of salamander, which is an amphibian. Frogs, …