Mexican Walking Fish (Axolotl)
Holey Cows
Description
- 6-18 inches
- Four different color: brown with spots, black, pink, and white
- May regrow their entire limbs
Habitat
- The Mexican walking fish lives in lakes
- They are native in Mexico common lakes
- And live in fish tanks in some people's homes
Adaptation
- Regenerate lost body parts
- They are able to use lungs in shallow water
- And gills in deep water
Food Chain
- Food: beef, beef heart, earthworm, blood worms, brine shrimp, pellets and feeder fish
- Swims to catch food
- Some birds and large fish are predators to the axolotl
Reasons For Endangerment
- Habitat being destroyed
- Water pollution
- Disturbance in their native habitats
- People fish for axolotls
Critical Information
- Mexican government has protected the area they live
- People are buying them and taking care of them
bibliography
- http://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/ubercool-mexican-walking-fish-nearing-extinction.html
- http://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/ubercool-mexican-walking-fish-nearing-extinction.html
- http://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/ubercool-mexican-walking-fish-nearing-extinction.html
- http://www.treehugger.com/natural-sciences/ubercool-mexican-walking-fish-nearing-extinction.html