Are Axolotls male and female?

Are Axolotls male and female?

Axolotls have genetic sex-determination – a locus on an axolotl chromosome determines whether an axolotl is male or female. In salamanders, the sex determining mechanism is referred to as ZZ/ZW and the heterogametic sex is female.

How do I know if my axolotl is a male?

The males cloaca will have a longer slit length. Males may also have slightly wider front legs. Females are often both longer and fatter. Axolotls (Ambystoma mexicanum).