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Melanoid or Wildtype?

Rmerrow

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Hey guys, I'm new to this site and I'm just looking for a little helping in identifying my axie. I have shined a light into his/ her's eyes, and I didn't see anything shiny, but I do see some light speckles on his head. I was told he was a melanoid when I bought him, but I'm starting to believe he is a wildtype. Can anyone here with more experience help me out in identifying him? LED lights were used on him in these pictures to get a better look, I'm not sure if he will look different under another type of lighting. Thank you for your help!
 

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Anyone? Please, this is driving me crazy trying to tell the difference between the two types. Iridophores are difficult for me to distinguish. I greatly appreciate any help.
 

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its a melanoid..if eyes are inky black in normal lights..and no shiney irrophores in the body...your fine..melanoids can have speckling just like a wild but no shiny flecks...a wild has a obvious ring around the pupil to the naked eye
 
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