Wild ones are typically dark-colored. The axolotl is also called the Mexican salamander. In its country of origin, Mexico, the axolotl population has decreased due to environmental contamination ...

Mosaic axolotls generally have dual-colored bodies flecked with pieces of gold. They may have pink or black gills, depending on the coloration. This is perhaps the rarest axolotl morph because the ...

appearing as characters in Minecraft, Fortnite and Pokémon and inspiring a McDonald’s Happy Meal toy. Where the axolotl can barely be found: in its natural habitat in Mexico.