Mexican salamander (Ambystoma mexicanum) larva or Axolotl, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

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Mexican salamander (Ambystoma mexicanum) larva or Axolotl, 20th century. Although the axolotl is known as a 'walking fish', it is not a fish, but an amphibian. The species originates from numerous lakes underlying Mexico City. Llisted as an endangered species, critically endangered.

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Photo credit: © © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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