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Axolotl

Ambystoma mexicanum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Caudata ›Family: Ambystomatidae ›Genus: Ambystoma

About

The axolotl (/ˈæksəlɒtəl/, from Classical Nahuatl: āxōlōtl (listen); plural axolotls or rarely axolomeh; Spanish: Ajolote), Ambystoma mexicanum, also known as the Mexican walking fish, is a neotenic salamander related to the tiger salamander. Although the axolotl is colloquially known as a "walking fish", it is not a fish, but an amphibian. The species was originally found in several lakes, such as Lake Xochimilco underlying Mexico City. Axolotls are unusual among amphibians in that they reach adulthood

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Axolotl?
The scientific name of Axolotl is Ambystoma mexicanum.
What kingdom does Axolotl belong to?
Axolotl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Axolotl belong to?
Axolotl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Axolotl belong to?
Axolotl belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Axolotl belong to?
Axolotl belongs to the order Caudata.
What family does Axolotl belong to?
Axolotl belongs to the family Ambystomatidae.
What genus does Axolotl belong to?
Axolotl belongs to the genus Ambystoma.