White
Type: Recessive
Aliases: White Albino, Axolotl White
Issues: Light Sensitivity
First Produced In: Unknown
Availability: Rarest
Last Updated: 2022-07-04
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About
This species has a lack xanthophores and melanophores. They do have iridophores, but these cells are confined solely to the gills. [1]
Issues
White albinos are very similar to leucistic axolotls, but they do not have pigment in their eyes. Because of this, white albinos are more sensitive to light and generally have poorer vision than other types of axolotl. [6]
History
No history yet.
Appearance
Head
Body
An White axolotl looks almost exactly like a Lucy.
This Axolotl will not develop any type of freckles or other pigmentation on the body. However, the tips of the finger will become dark and appear as if the axolotl has dirty fingertips when the Albino Axolotl is on its way to sexual maturity. [4]
Belly
Young white albinos may even be almost see-through, especially on their belly. [5]
Proven Lines
No known proven lines.
Related Traits
White albinos and axanthic albinos look almost identical (they both look very light or white), but white albinos are considered to be a/a and d/d while axanthic albinos must be ax/ax, so any dark pigment will be blocked by the albinism and there won’t be any yellow pigment since they are homozygous for the recessive ‘ax’ that blocks xanthophores. [7]
