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Axolotl
Natural variantCommon in the tradeBeginner to keep

Wild-type

A variant of Axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum)

Wild-type

Representative Axolotlphoto — a dedicated image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

The original mottled greenish-brown to dark olive form with speckled gold iridophores and dark eyes, matching wild Lake Xochimilco animals.

Keeper tips for this variant

Wild-types hide their stress poorly in bare tanks; give dark substrate (fine sand only) so the camouflaged coloration stays bold and the animal feels secure.

This page covers the Wild-type variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Axolotl

Other Axolotls variants

LeucisticAlbino (white / golden)MelanoidCopperGFP (Green Fluorescent Protein)