Nico Reyes Gutirrez 5thB #24

AMPHIBIANS The most common vertebrate of ecosystem: (good ecological indicator) 4 legs They are born from Metamorphosis:

Egg larvae adult

AXOLOTL Size:

They live 10-20 years

It is a type of salamander

It can regenerate itself!!!!

AXOLOTL

Appearance: as a big larvae: As an adult, the axolotl can reach a length of up to 30 cm and weigh over 300 g

Many colours Many of them live in

captivity as a pet

AXOLOTL

NEOTENY: Axolotl is a larvae until it dies

It retains its gills & fins forever

Scientific name: Ambystoma mexicanum.

Endangered species list

Axolotl Nutrition

They are carnivores.

Worms Insects Larvae

Molluscs Crustaceans Small fishes

AXOLOTL HABITAT

It lives permanently in water

When adult, it has rudimentary lungs ocassionaly it rise to the surface.

It only lives in some lakes near to Mexico City

ANIMALS THAT LIVE WITH AXOLOTL

Besides animals it usually eats,

axolotl lives close to birds and large fishes its main

predators

AXOLOTL REPRODUCTION

Sexual maturity occurs between 6 months and 1 year, as a larvae: unusual reproduction

Internal fertilization Female comes in

connect with spermatophore. They put from 100 to 1000 eggs. After a month, babies appear

AXOLOTL Questions

Why is axolotl a special amphibian?

What is neoteny?

How is the axolotl food?

Where does axolotl live?

Do you know axolotl can regenerate a complete organ as a foot, a portion of brain and spine in a few weeks?

Dont you think axolotl is amazing?

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