Axolotl

Ambystoma mexicanum

The Axolotl is a critically endangered Mexican salamander with extraordinary regenerative abilities — it can regrow entire limbs, heart tissue, and parts of its brain. It is neotenic, retaining juvenile gills throughout life.

Habitat

Lake Xochimilco canals near Mexico City (native); widely kept in captivity

Diet

Worms, insects, and small fish

How common

Rare

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