Untitled design  9

AXOLOTL

The axolotl is a type of salamander native to the Mexican Central Valley. What makes the axolotl especially unique among amphibians is that it is neotenic. This means that, unlike other salamanders, the axolotl remains in a kind of larval stage for the duration of its life. Because it never undergoes metamorphosis, it keeps its frilly exterior gills and lives an aquatic lifestyle.

Axolotls have amazing regenerative abilities! Not only can they fully replace a lost tail or limb without leaving a scar, they can even replace parts of their brain!

Sadly, due to habitat loss and pollution, the numbers of axolotls in the wild are in serious decline. With less than 1000 left in the wild, they are considered a critically endangered species and will go extinct in the wild in our lifetime without intervention.

SHREVEPORT AQUARIUM
  1. TRIGGERFISH + MORE
  2. MORE TROPICAL FISH
  3. PORKFISH + JAWFISH
  4. SKUNK CLOWNFISH + MORE
  5. BABY EPAULETTES & MORE
  6. LIONFISH + MORE
  7. AXOLOTL
  8. POISON DART FROGS
  9. BABY ALLIGATORS
  10. PADDLEFISH
  11. ALLIGATOR SNAPPING TURTLES
  12. SALVINIA
  13. ALBINO COMMON SNAPPING TURTLE
  14. POND TURTLES
  15. SHORELINE TOUCHPOOLS
  16. FROGFISH
  17. FLASHLIGHT FISH
  18. MORAY EELS + MORE
  19. SHARK TUNNEL
  20. STINGRAYS
  21. CLEANER SHRIMP
  22. JAWFISH + MORE
  23. EQUIPMENT ROOM
  24. MOON JELLIES
  25. ANTHIAS
  26. PAJAMA CARDINALFISH
  27. SEAHORSE AND PIPEFISH
  28. SWELL SHARKS + MORE
  29. SEA NETTLES
  30. LIVE CORAL TANK
  31. PADDLEFISH