Zoology of the ZooPl. LXX
Axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
Amphibia · Urodela · Ambystomatidae
Fig. 1. Axolotl
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 15-30 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 60-230 g |
| Food | Worms, insects, small fish |
| Lifespan | About 10-15 years |
| Society | Solitary |
| Habitat | freshwater |
| Range | North America |
| Wild or tame | Wild species is nearly gone; common as a lab and pet animal |
Stays in its larval form all its life and can regrow limbs. Wild ones live only in canals near Mexico City.
Observe: Look at the feathery gills.