What are wild type axolotls?
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What are wild type axolotls?
Wild Type Wild type axolotls are dark grayish green with black and olive mottling. They also have speckles of gold from the iridophores, and a pale belly. They have the same colors and patterns as species found in the wild. This is the default color and is the oldest in the pet trade.
What is the rarest type axolotl?
Enigma Axolotl The enigma morph is an extremely rare type of axolotl. It was originally developed by a single American breeder and not much else is known about its origin. Enigma morphs are most well-known because they change color and pattern as they age.
Can you find a wild axolotl?
In the wild, Axolotls are found in exactly one lake in the entire world Lake Xochimilco near Mexico City, Mexico. Previously they were also found in Lake Chalco.
What is the rarest axolotl color?
blue axolotl
Are there any wild axolotl?
The axolotl is on the brink of annihilation in the canals of Mexico City, its only natural habitat. But although there might be just a few hundred individuals left in the wild, tens of thousands can be found in home aquariums and research laboratories around the world.
How big do wild type axolotls get?
An axolotl can reach 18 inches in length, but nowadays grows to about 9 inches. Axolotls are dark-colored with greenish mottling; some may have silvery highlights on the skin. It has a broad, flat body with a large head donning its signature feathery gills waving gently in the water.
What is the rarest type of axolotl?
The rarest axolotls are the blue axolotls. Blue axolotls are extremely difficult to find. They have a spawn rate of only 0.083%, recognized by their indigo or deep blue bodies with purple details on the belly and fins.