Axolotl
-Introduction
Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum) are gilled amphibians. They are unmetamorphosed larvae of the Mexican salamander. Axolotls have a cartilaginous skeleton that, even in larger, older axolotls, doesn't become completely calcified. Their muscles are similar to those of fish.
-Life Cycle
Their mothers lay multiple eggs at a time. It takes 15 days for them to hatch out of their eggs.
-Diet
They eat mollusks, worms, insects, larvae, crustaceans and some fish. Axolotls are predators.
-Lifespan
Axolotl’s lifespan is only to up to 15 years. You can keep them as pets just don’t, put your finger in the aquarium because they might bite.
-Critically endangered
They are critically endangered because of the pollution in Mexico.
-Appearance
They look like salamanders with antlers and pink. Maybe a frog + platypus + salamander
-Habitat
They live in the Lake Xochimilco in the Valley of Mexico, Since it’s polluted they have to move.
References:
Axolotl| National Geographic..
Nino, you have researched some very interesting facts about the Axolotl (what a spelling!!!!) I remember having one in our classroom when I was about your age!!Feeding it wasn't much fun! I didn't know they were on the critically dangerous list.
ReplyDeleteHi there Nino, Axolotl! An amazing creature. They remind of an underwater sea dragon from a movie. Great research, Nino. Ka pai.
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