Axolotl
An axolotl is an aquatic salamander from Mexico that retains its larval features and external gills throughout its life.
Also known as: Ambystoma mexicanum, Mexican axolotl
How big is it?
25 cm · representative total length
Also 9.843 in
Representative total length · representative
Typical recorded range: 15 cm to 30 cm.
A little perspective
Axolotl vs Queen conch: length comparison
The total length of an axolotl is approximately equal to the shell length of a queen conch.
An axolotl is an aquatic salamander from Mexico that retains its larval features and external gills throughout its life.
The queen conch is a marine mollusc native to the Caribbean and western Atlantic, recognised for its spiral pink shell.
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Axolotl
Representative total length: 25 cm; representative; range 15 cm–30 cm.
A representative adult axolotl 25 cm long and 200 g. Captive adults vary substantially; external gills and the complete tail are included.
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance — Axolotl
The marked representative total length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Queen conch
Defined shell length: 25 cm; defined specimen; range 18 cm–35 cm.
A defined adult queen conch with a 25 cm shell and 1.5 kg live mass, within published adult limits. The flared shell lip is included in length; the extended foot and proboscis are contextual.
The marked defined shell length is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 25 cm
We compare the total length of an axolotl. This is a representative comparison value; individual specimens or conditions can vary. The recorded range is 15 cm to 30 cm.
A representative adult axolotl 25 cm long and 200 g. Captive adults vary substantially; external gills and the complete tail are included.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 cm | 15 cm to 30 cm | representative | |
| 200 g | 60 g to 400 g | representative |
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- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance — AxolotlRepresentative adult length and body mass.
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