CR Carnivore Lakes, Canals
Up to 300 g
Weight
10–15 yrs
Lifespan
0.2–0.3 km/h
Top Speed
MexicoFound In
The Axolotl is one of the world’s most critically endangered carnivore amphibians. Found in Mexico, it inhabits lakes, canals habitats.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Axolotl | Carnivore Amphibians Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 300 g | 300 g | — 0% |
| Height | 30 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 0.3 km/h | 0.5 km/h | ↓ 52% |
| Avg Speed | 0.8 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 12.5 yrs | 12.5 yrs | — 0% |
Endemic to Mexico
Habitat: Lakes, Canals
Found In: Mexico
Coloration: Various
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 14–21 days
Offspring per Birth: 100-300
Lifespan: 10–15 years
On the Brink of Extinction
CR Listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List — one of 19 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Critically Endangered Species
Ranked #19 of 19 by typical adult weight.