New Fossil Axolotl Species Discovered in Mexico, Oldest of Its Kind

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Scientists have formally identified a new fossil salamander species in Mexico, named Ambystoma quetzalcoatli. It marks the first fossil salamander to be officially described from the country. The discovery reveals that axolotls have been present in Mexico for millions of years. This finding significantly extends the known historical range of the axolotl lineage in the region.

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