Axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
ok. 20 cmAdult individual
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
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Axolotl — size comparison
The axolotl is a salamander retaining many larval features into maturity. Feathery external gills, a broad head and a tail edged by a fin fold identify it. Wild
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Length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od pyska do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Total lengthScale in cm
05101520
approx. 20 cm
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Axolotl — size comparison — facts and sources
The axolotl is a salamander retaining many larval features into maturity. Feathery external gills, a broad head and a tail edged by a fin fold identify it. Wild individuals are usually dark and mottled, unlike pale varieties familiar in captivity. Its natural habitat is associated with the Valley of Mexico's waters, chiefly the Xochimilco canal system.
It remains aquatic throughout life. Molluscs, arthropods, small fish and other animals are sucked into its mouth. Limbs move it along the bottom, while the tail powers swimming. Regrowth of lost limbs and other tissues makes it important in regeneration research.
It reproduces without the usual transformation into a terrestrial salamander. A male deposits a sperm packet taken up by the female, which later attaches eggs to submerged surfaces. Habitat loss, pollution and introduced fish threaten wild populations despite extensive captive breeding.
Mierzymy długość całkowitą od pyska do końca ogona, bez rogów. Wysokość postawy wynika z proporcji ilustracji. Ujęcie przednie jest przybliżoną projekcją i nie stanowi osobnego pomiaru biologicznego.