What is the common name for Ambystoma mexicanum?
axolotl
axolotl, (Ambystoma mexicanum), salamander of the family Ambystomatidae (order Caudata), notable for its permanent retention of larval features, such as external gills. The species is found only in Lake Xochimilco, within Mexico City, where it is classified as a critically endangered species.
Why are Ambystoma mexicanum endangered?
The axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is a critically endangered and threatened species endemic of the Central Valley of Mexico. The population of this neotenic amphibian has declined in recent years as a result of habitat destruction, polluted waters, and the introduction of exotic species such as tilapia.
What do axolotls symbolize?
Axolotl is an animal that represents great health and potential for healing. Its presence suggests that you are coming into a time where healing is possible, and you’re able to reach levels of physical, spiritual and emotional health that you haven’t been able to reach before (or at least for a long time).
Why are axolotls so important?
The Axolotl plays an important role in Mexico’s life style and survival. Before they were endangered they were a valuable food source for the people of Mexico. Sadly because of people’s hunger for fried salamander and other fish, it has tremendously contributed to the loss of numbers in the wild.
How do you spell ambystoma?
- Phonetic spelling of Ambystoma mexicanum. Am-bystoma mex-i-canum. Ambystoma mex-ic-anum.
- Meanings for Ambystoma mexicanum. larval salamander of mountain lakes of Mexico that usually lives without metamorphosing.
- Synonyms for Ambystoma mexicanum. Axolotl.
- Translations of Ambystoma mexicanum. Chinese : Ambystoma.
What is the meaning of ambystoma?
Definition of ambystoma 1 capitalized : a genus (the type of the family Ambystomidae) of common salamanders confined to America and characterized by amphicoelous vertebrae, short prevomers, and internal fertilization. 2 plural -s : a salamander of the genus Ambystoma — see axolotl.
How do you pronounce Ambystoma maculatum?
Phonetic spelling of Ambystoma maculatum
- Am-bystoma mac-u-la-tum.
- ambystoma maculatum. Abigail Russel.
- Ambystoma mac-u-latum. Amelia Bauch.