The Edge · CR Critically Endangered
Axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
The eternally youthful salamander — beloved worldwide as a pet, yet almost gone from the single lake system it calls home.
CR · Critically Endangered
Overview
The eternally youthful salamander — beloved worldwide as a pet, yet almost gone from the single lake system it calls home.
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Field data
| IUCN status | CR · Critically Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | ~50–1,000 wild |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2019 |
| Class / Order | Amphibia · Urodela |
| Family | Ambystomatidae |
| Range | Mexico |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Stays in its larval form for life, keeping feathery external gills.
- Can regrow lost limbs, spinal cord, and parts of its heart and brain.
From the collection
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art print
Axolotl art print
Museum-grade art print from the Axolotl plate.
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plush
Axolotl plush
Museum-grade plush from the Axolotl plate.
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notebook
Axolotl notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Axolotl plate.
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