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Ajolote

Ambystoma lermaense

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order
Caudata (Urodela)
Family
Ambystomatidae
Genus
Ambystoma
Species
Ambystoma lermaense (Ajolote)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Ajolote

Similar Species in Ambystoma

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Achoque
Ambystoma dumerilii
Critically Endangered
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Ajolote
Ambystoma leorae
Critically Endangered
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Ajolote
Ambystoma altamirani
Endangered
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Salamandra ajolote
Ambystoma mexicanum
Critically Endangered
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Salamandra cabeza chata
Ambystoma amblycephalum
Critically Endangered
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Salamandra de Anderson
Ambystoma andersoni
Critically Endangered
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Salamandra de Chapala
Ambystoma flavipiperatum
Endangered
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Salamandra de Taylor
Ambystoma taylori
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ajolote?
The scientific name of Ajolote is Ambystoma lermaense. It belongs to the genus Ambystoma.
What is the conservation status of Ajolote?
Ajolote (Ambystoma lermaense) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Ajolote live?
Ajolote is found in Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Mexico.
What family does Ajolote belong to?
Ajolote (Ambystoma lermaense) belongs to the genus Ambystoma, which is part of the taxonomic family Ambystomatidae.
Is Ajolote endangered?
Yes, Ajolote (Ambystoma lermaense) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Ajolote belong to?
Ajolote (Ambystoma lermaense) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Ajolote?
The closest relatives of Ajolote in the genus Ambystoma include Achoque, Ajolote, Ajolote, Salamandra ajolote, Salamandra cabeza chata.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Ambystoma — 20 Species

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Achoque
Ambystoma dumerilii
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Ajolote
Ambystoma altamirani
EN 🐾
Ajolote
Ambystoma leorae
CR
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Ajolote
Ambystoma lermaense
EN
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Salamandra ajolote
Ambystoma mexicanum
CR 🐾
Salamandra cabeza chata
Ambystoma amblycephalum
CR 🐾
Salamandra de Anderson
Ambystoma andersoni
CR 🐾
Salamandra de Chapala
Ambystoma flavipiperatum
EN 🐾
Salamandra de Taylor
Ambystoma taylori
CR 🐾
Salamandra granulada
Ambystoma granulosum
EN 🐾
Salamandra michoacana
Ambystoma ordinarium
EN 🐾
Salamandra piel fina
Ambystoma bombypellum
DD 🐾
Salamandra tarahumara
Ambystoma rosaceum
LC 🐾
Salamandra tigre
Ambystoma tigrinum
LC 🐾
Salamandra tigre de meseta
Ambystoma velasci
LC 🐾
Alchachica Salamander
Ambystoma subsalsum
DD 🐾
Jefferson Salamander
Ambystoma jeffersonianum
LC 🐾
Michoacan Stream Salamander
Ambystoma rivulare
EN 🐾
Blue-Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
LC 🐾
Pine Woods Salamander
Ambystoma silvense
DD
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