Overview
Axolotls keep external gills and an aquatic body form throughout life, a condition known as neoteny. Wild populations are restricted to the lake and canal system of Xochimilco in Mexico City.
Physical characteristics
Length15–30 cm
Weight0.1–0.3 kg
Typical lifespan15 years
DietCarnivore
Habitat & distribution
Habitats
WetlandFreshwater LakeCanal
Range
North AmericaMexicoXochimilco
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