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By Osto Diet of the Mexican Walking Fish They are carnivorous and feeds off of small insects, worms and even small fish. It will pick of the scent of food and then it approaches it’s prey and snatches it, sucking it into it’s stomach. If kept as pet, do not mix with other small fish. Happy Fishy Predators of the Walking Fishy Water pollution and habitat destruction are the two main reasons responsible for reduction in the number of Mexican walking fish. Another reason is that they are defenseless and are easy preys for non native species. Endangered Species Where It Lives The science given name to the Mexican Walking Fish is Axolotl. Axolotl is mainly found in the Mexican lakes of Chalco and Xochimilco, in Mexico city. Unfortunately the Chalco lake was drained to avoid flooding and exists no longer. The Xochimilco has diminished too and exists just as canals. This is why the axolotl have decreased in number and have found a place in the list of endangered species. They prefer a high altitude water body, that is surrounded by a terrestrial environment, like most neoteric species. It is found in regions having deep brackish water and plenty of vegetation. Chalco Lake How It Reproduces Axolotl belongs to the family of “Mole Salamanders” They attain sexual maturity without going through the process of metamorphosis. This causes them to be sexually mature at about the age of 12 months. The males can be identified by their longer tails Females have a wider body and lay between 300 to 1000 eggs. Larvae hatch within two to three weeks, and can be fed with daphnia, or worms. Reproduction Do People Eat Walking Fish? No, Axolotl are kept as exotic pet fishes since they are declining in numbers due to habitat destruction and water pollution. Pets Interesting Unique Facts The most interesting thing about the Axolotl is that it has FOUR LEGS! It walks around on the bottom surface of ponds and fish tanks. Another interesting thing is that it is actually NOT A FISH! It is an amphibious salamander, well… to late now… eheheh.