RECORDS OF Ambystoma velasci (CAUDATA: AMBYSTOMATIDAE) IN ANTHROPIZED ENVIRONMENTS IN PACHUCA, HIDALGO, AND SURROUNDINGS

Abstract

Ambystoma velasci is a caudate with distribution limited commonly to temperate environments of pine and oak forests, grasslands and xerophilous scrub, in water pools and streams with low temperatures. In this work we register for the first time the presence of three individuals of A. velasci in areas agricultural crops around the City of Pachuca and the neighboring municipality of Zempoala in Hidalgo, Mexico in anthropized environments. Which makes us suppose that this species lives in the area. These records allow us to assume that this species inhabits the area, so it is recommended to carry out monitoring of its populations and assess its risk status, in order to conserve this axolotl in anthropized environments.