5/17/2023 0 Comments Axolotl plush![]() Leucistic or Lucy Clear axolotl with dark eyes You can only differentiate them with a melanoid by checking the shiny golden ring in the eyes. ![]() With age, a wild type axolotl will turn darker, looking almost like a melanoid. The shiny color of the specks is caused by the pigment cells called iridophores. The main difference between this morph and the melanoid (which is also dark) is the presence of the shiny dots or specks all over the body. Such color helps the wild axolotls to maintain their camouflage under the water, keeping them safe from the predators. The dark tone in the base color of the body is a combination of green, brown, and black. Typically, it has a darkish shade with shiny golden specks all over the body. Apart from the wild ones, the four major mutant morphs would fall into this classification.Ī wild type axolotl is mostly found in nature. The basic morphs have quite common and popular color options.
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