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Axolotl in a Pearl Teardrop

A cute axolotl swims upright among hanging pearl ornaments and broad underwater leaves arranged around the scene.

Cute axolotl swimming vertically among hanging pearl ornaments and underwater plants with clear spaces for coloring.
Axolotl in a Pearl Teardrop
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An Axolotl Among Pearls and Aquatic Plants

The axolotl moves vertically through a decorative underwater setting. Pearl chains and suspended baubles hang nearby, while wide plant leaves rise along the sides. Its head and feathery external gills give the animal its unmistakable appearance, and a prominent fin runs along the upper part of its body and tail.

An Unusual Freshwater Amphibian

Axolotls are freshwater salamanders that keep several youthful features throughout life, including their external gills. In the wild, they are native to the waterways around Mexico City and spend their lives in water rather than changing into land-dwelling adults.

Real Colors of Axolotls and Pearl Decorations

  • Wild axolotl skin: dark brown or black with mottled markings
  • Pale captive axolotl skin: white to pink, depending on the color variety
  • External gills: deep red, pink, or dark brown
  • Eyes: black, dark brown, or reddish in some pale varieties
  • Pearls: naturally white, cream, silver, pink, or dark gray
Questions and answers

Questions and Answers

What are the feathery branches beside an axolotl's head?
They are external gills. The delicate filaments provide a large surface for taking oxygen from the water.
Can an axolotl breathe in more than one way?
Yes. It mainly uses its gills, but it can also exchange gases through its skin and occasionally gulp air at the surface.
Why does an axolotl have a fin along its back and tail?
The fin helps it push against the water while swimming. Axolotls usually move slowly and use their limbs as well as their tails to maneuver.
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