THE AXOLOTS

THE AXOLOTS

                  Ambystoma mexicanum Salamandra ajolote or as known as Axolots,they may be found in Lakes Chalco and Xochimilco of the Valley of Mexico near Mexico City, Mexico.The Biogeographic regions for this Axolots is Neotropical.Acccording to Amy Majchrzak “Axolotls are paedomorphic or neotenic aquatic salamanders, meaning they retain certain larval characteristics in the adult, reproductive state. They possess feathery external gills and finned tails for swimming. Laboratory animals exist in several colour morphs, ranging from wild type (dark, mottled brownish-green) to albino. Axolotls reach lengths on average of 20 cm (9 inches), but can grow to more than 30 cm (12 inches) in length”. This animal usually can be detect their gender when they become adults,which Is female have a smaller cloaca and round, plump bodies than male.

LIFE CYCLE OF AXOLOTS

BABY AXOLOTS

       The common mass for axolots is 60 to 110 g and average length is 23cm.The lifespan for this animal is 5 to 6 years but this animals one of extinct list and the population for this little creature are keep decline. Axolotls are solitary and may be active at any time of the day, this show that how active are this creature. This animal are so cute because they can smile like a human and they assembling cartoon character. They use via visual cues and chemical cues during mating. They can detect electrical fields and also use their vision and chemical cues and can detect their threaten in faster ways.

   The cutest thing about this animal they just eat everything that they can catch including including molluscs, fishes, and arthropods, as well as con specifics.The ecosystem roles for this creature the Axolots are the he top predator in their native environment. I was really impress with animals because they were so cute but they was a top predator.