Axolotl  (Ambystoma mexicanum)

Facts

Also known as: Mexican axolotl
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderCaudata
FamilyAmbystomatidae
GenusAmbystoma (1)
SizeLength: up to 30 cm (2)
Weight of male: 125 – 130 g (3)
Weight of female: 170 – 180 g (3)

Status

The axolotl is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List 2006 (1) and is listed on Appendix II of CITES (4).

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