Axolotls: Meet the amphibians that never grow up | Natural History Museum

akadslot   akadslot Axolotls never grow up, but can their abilities be harnessed by humans? Find out what these amphibians eat, where they live, how we can help them and more. Descended from the tiger salamander, the axolotl is “young", having inhabited central Mexico for only about the last 10,000 years, according to some experts.

akadslot The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a paedomorphic salamander closely related to the tiger salamander. It is unusual among amphibians in that it reaches Menurut legenda, axolotl adalah dewa api dan petir Aztec, yang menyamar sebagai salamander agar tidak dikorbankan. Halaman all

akadslot 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. Axolotls can live 10-15 years in the wild, reaching sexual maturity after about a year. They reach up to 30 centimetres long and weigh around 50-200 grams.