Adaptations
External gills provide a large surface for gas exchange. The axolotl is also widely studied for its unusual ability to regenerate limbs and repair tissues with limited scarring.
Behavior and daily life
The axolotl is an aquatic salamander that normally keeps its juvenile features throughout adult life. Its feathery external gills remain visible, and it spends its life in water rather than moving onto land.
Conservation
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Conservation conditions vary across the species range. Follow the linked background reference for the latest assessment and regional guidance.
Axolotls can regrow limbs and repair several other tissues after injury.