Mexican salamander now popular as an exotic pet (7)

I believe the answer is:

axolotl

(Other definitions for axolotl that I've seen before include "Mexican native" , "Central American salamander - lax tool (anag)" , "Type of salamander" , "Mexican salamander - allot ox (anag)" , "amphibian" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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