The Axolotl is an unusual type of salamander that is able to reach adulthood without losing its gills and transitioning to a partially land-based lifestyle like most other amphibians. Instead it remains fully aquatic. In the wild, axolotls are highly endangered, but they are popular in the pet trade, where they are captive bred.
The Safari Ltd. Axolotl measures: 7" L x 1.5" H
This Axolotl toy figurine represents a color morph commonly found among pet axolotls, known as leucistic. Similar to albino, this morph features pinkish skin, dark pink gills, and black eyes. With its feathery gills, ridged skin, and translucent tail fins, it could easily be mistaken for the real thing.
In the wild, axolotls are typically greenish-brown, but captive breeding has produced a variety of color morphs. Part of the Incredible Creatures Collection, this figure combines realistic sculpting with detailed hand-painted coloration, making it ideal for educational displays and amphibian collections.
The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a unique amphibian native to the freshwater lakes and canals of Mexico, particularly the Lake Xochimilco region. Unlike most amphibians, axolotls exhibit neoteny, meaning they retain their larval features throughout adulthood, including their distinctive feathery external gills.
One of the most remarkable traits of the axolotl is its ability to regenerate lost body parts, including limbs, spinal tissue, portions of the heart, and even parts of the brain. Despite their popularity in scientific research and the pet trade, wild axolotls are critically endangered due to habitat loss and pollution.
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Made of durable synthetic material by Safari Ltd. Hand Painted.
Product Code: SAF104650
Model Number: Safari Ltd. #104650
Brand: Safari Ltd.
3+ years
Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years.
