GFP Wild Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum)

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Species Profile

Scientific name: Ambystoma mexicanum
Common names: Axolotl, Mexican walking fish (though it is not a fish)
Class: Amphibia
Family: Ambystomatidae
Origin: Native to the canal systems of Mexico City, particularly Lake Xochimilco. Wild populations are critically endangered.

Adult Size

• Typical length: 9–12 in (23–30 cm)
• Exceptional specimens may exceed 12 in (30 cm)
• Weight: usually 60–300 g depending on size and condition

Lifespan

• Average captive lifespan: 10–15 years
• Some individuals live longer with excellent husbandry