PERSPECTIVE article
Front. Amphib. Reptile Sci.
Sec. Conservation
Volume 3 - 2025 | doi: 10.3389/famrs.2025.1620078
This article is part of the Research TopicReproductive Physiology, Reproductive Technologies, and Biobanking to Assist Amphibian and Reptile ConservationView all 5 articles
EXPERIENCES WITH THE MANAGEMENT AND BREEDING OF MEXICAN AXOLOTL (Ambystoma mexicanum), FOR RESEACH AND BIOBANKING PURPOSES, IN A VIVARIUM
Provisionally accepted
- National Autonomous University of Mexico, México City, Mexico
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The Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum) is widely used in laboratory research around the world, even though it is classified as critically endangered in nature. We review and describe the development of effective management of this species, for cryopreservation and research purposes, under laboratory conditions. We share our experiences and challenges in maintaining water quality, feeding, and fostering natural reproduction in captive axolotls. Results indicate that the Mexican axolotl shows promise as a model for biobanking of endangered amphibian species.
Keywords: Ambystoma mexicanum, Laboratory husbandry, amphibian, Water Quality, Axolotl
Received: 29 Apr 2025; Accepted: 14 Jul 2025.
Copyright: © 2025 Servín, Medrano and Alcantar-Rodriguez. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
* Correspondence: Erika Servín, National Autonomous University of Mexico, México City, Mexico
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