Why did the axolotl bring a backpack to the coral reef? Because it wanted to *axolotl* questions in school! 😂
These friendly underwater critters look like they’re always smiling, and with their frilly gills and wiggly tails, they’re sure to make your coloring time splash-tastic!
Coloring ideas for Axolotl
Axolotls are usually soft pink or pale peach, with golden or dark eyes that really pop. Their frilly gills are often a bright pink or red, and their tails can shimmer with gentle tones of lavender or light gray. Some axolotls are completely white, while others can be dark brown or even black in the wild. For the underwater scenes, try using cool colors like turquoise, sea green, or light blue for the water, and play with coral reds, sandy beiges, and leafy greens for the background.
Let your imagination swim free, and don’t be afraid to invent your own rainbow axolotl with neon gills and a sparkling tail!
On the back of the page, why not try writing some fun facts about the axolotl, or how to say its name in different languages? You could even give it a name of your own, or draw your own version using your imagination!
What is an Axolotl?
The axolotl is a fascinating amphibian that lives its entire life underwater. Originally from the lakes and canals of Mexico City, this creature is most famous for its ability to stay in its juvenile form, a trait called neoteny. Axolotls can grow up to 30 centimeters long and typically weigh between 60 and 200 grams. They have smooth, slimy skin, a long tail, and feathery gills on either side of their heads that help them breathe in water. Their soft bodies make them feel squishy to the touch, and they don’t croak or roar, but they might make tiny squeaky sounds. In the wild, they live in freshwater habitats and enjoy a diet of worms, insects, and small fish. Sadly, they are critically endangered due to pollution and habitat loss, but they’re now often raised in aquariums and labs around the world.
How to say Axolotl in different languages
- English: Axolotl
- French: Axolotl
- Spanish: Ajolote
- Arabic: عفريت الماء (ʿifrīt al-māʾ)
- German: Axolotl
- Chinese: 美西螈 (měixīyuán)
- Japanese: ウーパールーパー (ūpārūpā)
- Korean: 아홀로틀 (aholloteul)
- Portuguese: Axolote
- Italian: Assolotto
- Hindi: एक्सोलोटल (eksolotal)
- Russian: Аксолотль (aksolotlʹ)
- Turkish: Aksolotl
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References
Reliable sources have been used to write and refine this content.
- https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/amphibians/facts/mexican-axolotl
- https://kids.britannica.com/scholars/article/axolotl/11486
- https://www.zooplus.fr/magazine/poisson/guide-des-especes-de-poissons/axolotl