Everything you need to know about Axolotls and more. Guaranteed to answer all of your questions, this book is a must have for any owner of this fascinating pet. The Axolotl is a species of Salamander that goes by many different names. While Axolotl is its most popular name, it is also called the Mexican Salamander and Mexican Walking Fish.When you see the Axolotl move, you will realize why it's called a "walking fish" because it looks like a fish with legs. It isn't a fish at all.It is really a salamander, and salamanders are amphibians.