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Axolotl

Ambystoma mexicanum

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Axolotl

Ambystoma mexicanum

Mexican Axolotl

Ambystoma mexicanum

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Very interesting spotting Jorge! Now you have an id for this please can you go into edit & add the common & scientific names that Martin & Stian have provided you. Axolotis are a species of salamander so I have moved this to amphibians for you (from fish).
I agree , I saw them at the zoo
Some very nice spottings can be found in sanctuaries and aquaria. The axolotl is a neotonic salamander that becomes mature as a nymph (aquatic stage of a amphibian). They never metamorphosize to develop lungs or land legs. These are now very scarce in Mexico where they originate and mostly seen in captivity. Every creature has a name and a context and a story. It would be interesting to add some data to your spottings Jorge.
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PublishedJune 25, 2012

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