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2. Discover 6 Rare and Unique Axolotl Colors

Story by Katelynn Sobus •
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The axolotl is a type of salamander closely related to the Tiger Salamander. However, unlike other salamanders, they don’t outgrow the water and instead remain aquatic their entire lives. Some of the rarest axolotl colors include piebald, copper, lavender, firefly, chimera, and mosaic. The rarest of these is mosaic, which means the axolotl has spots or patches throughout its body. In this article, we’ll go through some rare axolotl colors from most common to most rare.

1. Copper



Copper axolotls are most common in the oceans around the United States and Australia. ©iStock.com/Lucia Martini
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Copper axolotls are albino with beige bodies and darker orange-brown spots all over their bodies. This is because they lack the black color you see on many axolotls due to their albinism.

These axolotls are most common in the United States and Australia, but even in these countries, they are uncommon to see.

2. Piebald



Piebald axolotls are white or clear with many black spots or markings along the body. ©iStock.com/prill
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Piebald axolotls are white or clear with many black spots or markings along the body. They typically have a black line going down their back from head to tail, though it may not be solid and will have unpredictable edges rather than being a straight line.

This pigmentation is genetic, though it’s unreliable. Unfortunately, this means piebald axolotls are still quite rare to see!

3. Lavender/Dalmatian



The lavender axolotl has a light purple hue, grayish-red gills, and black eyes. ©Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons – License
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Lavender axolotls have purple skin with darker spots. These spots earned their nickname “Dalmatian axolotls.

They live in America, where they’re still relatively rare — and also very lovely to look at!

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