Axolotl: el Autêntico Monstruo del Lago de Xochimilco

The Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a unique amphibian with remarkable adaptations, including the retention of larval features throughout its lifetime and the ability to regenerate lost body parts. This study highlights the axolotl's dual aquatic-terrestrial lifestyle, its diet ranging from zooplankton in larval stages to small fish and insects in adulthood, and its vulnerability due to over-exploitation for medicinal purposes. The research also notes the axolotl's timid behavior and preference for sheltered habitats, contributing to its endangered status. The study emphasizes the significance of the axolotl as a key species in the ecosystem of Xochimilco, Mexico City, while acknowledging its declining population due to human activities.

Zapata Gutiérrez, M. C., & Solís Juárez, L. G. (2014). AXOLOTL: EL AUTÉNTICO MONSTRUO DEL LAGO DE XOCHIMILCO. Kuxulkab’, 19(36). https://doi.org/10.19136/kuxulkab.a19n36.336