A small number of Mendelian loci (Lilly White incomplete dominant, Cappuccino incomplete dominant, Axanthic recessive, Patternless recessive, Pinstripe dominant) layered against a deep set of polygenic line-bred traits (Tricolor, Flame, Tangerine, Cold Fusion). Lilly White is the headline morph and has a lethal homozygous form. Most premium animals are 4 or 5-trait combos blending Mendelian + polygenic + structural (Softscale) layers.
Species reference
OriginSouthern New Caledonia
GroupDiplodactylidae
Size4 to 4.5 in SVL, 8 in total length
CoatGranular skin with an eyelash crest along the supraorbital ridge
Lifespan15 to 20 years in captivity
RecognitionIHS catalogue. USARK advocacy. No formal registry
A small number of Mendelian loci (Lilly White incomplete dominant, Cappuccino incomplete dominant, Axanthic recessive, Patternless recessive, Pinstripe dominant) layered against a deep set of polygenic line-bred traits (Tricolor, Flame, Tangerine, Cold Fusion). Lilly White is the headline morph and has a lethal homozygous form. Most premium animals are 4 or 5-trait combos blending Mendelian + polygenic + structural (Softscale) layers.
TL;DR
A small number of Mendelian loci (Lilly White incomplete dominant, Cappuccino incomplete dominant, Axanthic recessive, Patternless recessive, Pinstripe dominant) layered against a deep set of polygenic line-bred traits (Tricolor, Flame, Tangerine, Cold Fusion). Lilly White is the headline morph and has a lethal homozygous form. Most premium animals are 4 or 5-trait combos blending Mendelian + polygenic + structural (Softscale) layers.
002. Trait profiles
Heritable traits in this species.
Each row is one heritable trait. The frequency label tells you how often it appears across the breeding population. Lines noted as line-specific are restricted to particular programs.
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