Axolotl Larva
Ambystoma mexicanum (larva)
A young axolotl larva lives entirely in freshwater, sheltering among plants and soft bottom debris in the remnants of the Xochimilco lake system. It feeds on tiny aquatic invertebrates by making quick suction snaps with its developing jaws. The feathery external gills are especially prominent at this stage and are used to draw oxygen directly from the water. Like older axolotls, larvae can begin regenerating damaged tissues, though their small size makes hiding their best defense.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- CR
Growth chain
- Axolotl Larva
- Axolotl