Axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
IUCN Red List category
Critically Endangered
Animals the IUCN Red List classes as Critically Endangered, and what is known about their numbers.
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Animals: Critically Endangered
Axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
Javan rhino
Rhinoceros sondaicus
Philippine eagle
Pithecophaga jefferyi
Vaquita
Phocoena sinus
Articles
Conservation & population
How many Javan rhinos are left in the world?
About 50 Javan rhinos survive, all in Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia, after poachers killed 26 between 2019 and…
Records & rankings
The Largest Eagle in the World: Unveiling the Majestic Philippine Eagle
The Philippine Eagle, also known as the Monkey-eating Eagle, is not only a sight to behold but also a vital…
Conservation & population
Why Are Axolotls Endangered & Why Are Axolotls Important?
Axolotls are a species of aquatic salamander that is native to Lake Xochimilco and surrounding canals in central Mexico. It…
Conservation & population
Why are vaquitas endangered?
Vaquitas drown in gillnets, mostly illegal nets set for totoaba fish. The 2025 survey saw 7 to 10 of them,…