Three independent recessive albino lines (Tremper, Bell, Rainwater) form the spine of the genetics. Layered against incomplete-dominant Mack Snow, recessive Eclipse, recessive Murphy Patternless, recessive Blizzard, and well-documented polygenic line-bred traits (Tangerine, Hypo, Super Hypo, Carrot Tail, Bold, Stripe). Lemon Frost homozygotes develop iridophore tumors (Guo et al. 2021 PLOS Genetics). Enigma carries Enigma Syndrome (variable neurological symptoms documented across multiple care references).
Species reference
OriginArid and rocky semi-desert regions of Afghanistan, Pakistan, northwest India, and parts of Iran. Sources: ReptiFiles species profile, Wikipedia (Eublepharis macularius) citing primary species range publications.
GroupEublepharidae (eyelid geckos). Distinct from Gekkonidae in having functional eyelids and clawed toes rather than toe pads. Sources: Reptile Database (Eublepharis macularius taxonomy), MorphMarket Morphpedia species profile.
Size7 to 10 inches total length in standard morphs. 9 to 12 inches in Giant lines; 110 g and above in Super Giants. Sources: MorphMarket Morphpedia (Giant entry), ReptiFiles.
CoatSmooth granular scales with tubercles. Ground color and pattern are the primary morph variables.
Lifespan15 to 20 years in captivity; longest documented individuals exceed 25 years. Sources: ReptiFiles care guide, Reptile Magazine longevity references.
RecognitionNo formal pedigree registry. MorphMarket Morphpedia is the working trait catalogue. Major lines tied to original discoverers (Tremper, Bell, Rainwater, Stewart, Mack).
Three independent recessive albino lines (Tremper, Bell, Rainwater) form the spine of the genetics. Layered against incomplete-dominant Mack Snow, recessive Eclipse, recessive Murphy Patternless, recessive Blizzard, and well-documented polygenic line-bred traits (Tangerine, Hypo, Super Hypo, Carrot Tail, Bold, Stripe). Lemon Frost homozygotes develop iridophore tumors (Guo et al. 2021 PLOS Genetics). Enigma carries Enigma Syndrome (variable neurological symptoms documented across multiple care references).
TL;DR
Three independent recessive albino lines (Tremper, Bell, Rainwater) form the spine of the genetics. Layered against incomplete-dominant Mack Snow, recessive Eclipse, recessive Murphy Patternless, recessive Blizzard, and well-documented polygenic line-bred traits (Tangerine, Hypo, Super Hypo, Carrot Tail, Bold, Stripe). Lemon Frost homozygotes develop iridophore tumors (Guo et al. 2021 PLOS Genetics). Enigma carries Enigma Syndrome (variable neurological symptoms documented across multiple care references).
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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