Species Type:
Common Name(s):
Axolotl
Size:
On average, axolotls grow to be 9.06 inches (23 centimeters) and weigh 60-110 grams (2.11-3.88 ounces).
Diet:
Axolotls are carnivores, eating other amphibians, fish, insects, mollusks and worms to sustain themselves.
Range & Habitat:
Axolotls are native to Mexico City, living in wetlands, ponds, lakes and canals.
Details:
Axolotls exist in a variety of colors, ranging from dark browns and greens to albino (pinkish-white). They have feathery gills on the outside of their bodies and finned tails that make them great swimmers. Females have rounder, more plump bodies.