Axolotls typically live about 5-6 years in the wild due to predation and environmental threats, but in captivity, with proper care, they can live significantly longer-commonly 10 to 15 years, and sometimes even over 20 years under optimal conditions

. The average lifespan in captivity is often around 10-12 years, though some individuals have been reported to live up to 15 years or more

. Their lifespan is shorter compared to some other salamander species, which can live several decades