![]() Even if you’re not the parent of a teen, you’ll enjoy your axolotl just as much, because these exotic pets are a peaceful addition to any household. This peaceful pet can help you weather those tumultuous teenage years. Consider it a form of therapy as you wonder why science hasn’t discovered a way for humans to easily pass from childhood to adulthood, bypassing adolescence like the exotic animal. So, if you’re enduring the moods, tempers, and hormones of a pubescent son or daughter, take some time to stare into your axolotl’s tank and enjoy that smile. The Mexican Walking Fish goes straight from its early days into adulthood, with no transition through adolescence. This exotic pet is able to regenerate limbs that are severed, a source of fascination for research scientists exploring the possibility that this smiling salamander may unlock mysteries that could improve the health of humans. If you’re looking for a cute pet, you have to consider an axolotl, also known as the Mexican walking fish (a misnomer, the axolotl is an amphibian, not a fish). The wild type is colored and patterned the same as the axolotls found in the wild, hence the name.Axolotls, The Attractiveness of Mexican Walking Fish ![]() This type can also be speckled with gold and have a light-colored belly. The wild type of axolotls is dark grayish-green with black and olive mottling. Wild Axolotl Image Credit: TinoFotografie, Shutterstock There are five basic colors of Axolotls including: 1. That’s why there are so many axolotl mutants today, some of which are very rare. With a bit of ingenious crossover activity, different axolotl color types can be created. In all, there are three kinds of chromatophores: Melanophores, xanthophores, and iridophores.Īll three types of chromatophores contain 14 pairs of chromosomes, each coming from a mother and father. There are pigment-bearing cells called chromatophores that decide the color of axolotls. To get a good understanding as to why there are so many axolotl colors and morphs, it’s necessary to take a close look at genetics. The Reason for the Many Axolotl Color Variations The interesting thing about the colors and morphs of the axolotl is that there’s no definitive or fixed number of color variants for this incredible creature. However, there are more colors and mutant types or morphs of this amphibian, some of which are the result of crossbreeding. Many people have seen axolotls with white-pinkish bodies and think all axolotls look the same. This breeding has resulted in many types of Axolotl colors, some of which are rare and highly desirable among pet owners. The good news is that these small animals are commonly bred in captivity because many people want to keep them as pets. Sadly, axolotls are critically endangered in the wild due to habitat loss and pollution. The adorable appearance of these tiny aquatic amphibians with the attractive gills makes them one of the most charming exotic pets ever. There’s no denying that axolotls are cute. This species has become a popular pet because it’s beautiful, interesting, and easy to care for. Axolotls are a species of salamander found solely in a small area of Mexico near Mexico City. ![]()
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