Experiences with the management and breeding of Mexican axolotl (Ambystoma mexicanum), for research and biobanking purposes, in a vivarium
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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 strategies for this species, focusing on 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.
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- Authors
- Servín, E., Alcantar-Rodriguez, A., & Medrano, A.
- Affiliations
- Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautitlán (MX)
- Corresponding author
- Servín, Erika
- ORCID
- Medrano, Alfredo
- Venue
- Frontiers in Amphibian and Reptile Science
- Publisher
- Frontiers Media SA
- Published
- 2025-08-14
- Volume
- 3
- ISSN
- 2813-6780 (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W6946430911
- Cited by
- 1
- References
- 8
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1
- FWCI
- 0.41
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- gold
- doi.org
- Licence
- Locations
- Frontiers in Amphibian and Reptile Science (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
- Funders
- Consejo Mexiquense de Ciencia y Tecnología
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Global and Planetary Change › Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Physiology › Reproductive biology and impacts on aquatic species
- Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law › Conservation, Ecology, Wildlife Education
- Keywords
- axolotl, captive breeding, cryopreservation, biobanking, endangered amphibians, water quality, feeding, natural reproduction
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