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Axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
Animal facts
Axolotl are amphibians that are unusual in that they reach adulthood without metamorphosis. Since they remain in their larval stage throughout their life, they live permanently in water. They are threatened by pollution, and by being eaten by introduced fish species.
Where they live
Central Mexico
Habitat
Canals and lakes
What they eat
Freshwater invertebrates
IUCN status
Vulnerable