Genetics
- Inheritance
- Recessive
- Locus
- SLC24A5 (associated)
Rainwater Albino is recessive. Two copies of the studied variant produce the visual form.
Established Ullate-Agote et al. (2026)
The study identified disruptive changes in SLC24A5 associated with this strain.
Established Ullate-Agote et al. (2026)
One copy · carrier
A gecko with one variant and one reference copy is a carrier. Appearance alone cannot confirm carrier status.
Established Ullate-Agote et al. (2026)
Two copies · visual Rainwater Albino
Rainwater Albino is recessive. Two copies of the studied variant produce the visual form.
Established Ullate-Agote et al. (2026)
Appearance
This strain reduces dark pigmentation. Appearance can overlap with other albino strains, so check verified lineage or genetic records.
Established Ullate-Agote et al. (2026)
Related morphs
Sources & references
- Candidate genes underlying hypomelanistic morphs in squamate reptilesUllate-Agote et al. (2026) · Peer-reviewed study · Checked