Axanthic or albino melanoid

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What is the easiest way to distinguish an albino melanoid from an axanthic ? i have an axolotl that im having problems identifying, sorry cant post any pics yet.
 
From my understanding if it's gold all over and looks like a golden albino with the shiny flecks then it's a xanthic albino. If it is mostly white with a few bits of gold on it then it's a melanoid albino.

Please someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Some photos would help at some point.


Regards Neil
 
I believe that axanthic refers to a lack of xanthophores (the yellow ones).

I too have an axolotl I'm still not sure of the genetics of. He has no dark, yellow or shiny pigment, and an unusual, creamy colour. Axanthics usually don't make it to adulthood (I forget the exact cause, i think they have associated liver disorders?).

A melanoid albino would be lacking in dark/melanoid pigment cells, but would still retain yellow and sparkly... I think?

Get some photos up!
 
Melanoid Albino = NO shiny patches or rings in eyes and Yellow patches on the top of their head and along neural crest.

Axanthic Albino = NO shiny patches or rings in eyes, no spots or marks on their skin. They are mostly white to off white and gradually get more cream/yellow with age due to the build up of riboflavins from their diet NOT because of the yellow gene.

So your primary visual difference will be the yellow 'freckles' on the top side of the Melanoid that are not present in Axanthics.
 
I will get some pictures up when i get access to a decent camera.
 
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