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A field guide to genetics.
Axolotl morphs are the visible expression of recessive and dominant genes. Here's a quiet, plain-language tour.
Leucistic
d/dPale skin, dark eyes, vibrant pink gills. The pearl of the family.
Melanoid
m/mDeep matte pigmentation throughout. No shine, no iridophore.
Albino
a/aLack of melanin. Pale gold body, ruby eyes.
Wild Type
+/+Natural dark mottled pattern with golden flecks.
GFP
GFP+Carries jellyfish protein — glows green under blue light.
Copper
ax/axWarm copper-grey base with subtle freckling.
Axanthic
ax/axLacks yellow pigment — silvery, ghost-like.
Mosaic
—Two genetically distinct cell lines in one animal. Extremely rare.