Albino Zebra Danio and Similar Species
Danio rerio
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Zebra Danio
Danio rerio
Key differences: The wild-type Zebra Danio has distinct horizontal blue/black and silver/gold stripes along its body, and dark eyes. The Albino variant lacks these stripes and has red eyes.
Leopard Danio
Danio rerio var. frankei
Key differences: The Leopard Danio is a spotted variant of Danio rerio, with dark spots instead of stripes. It also has dark eyes, unlike the red eyes of the Albino Zebra Danio.
Golden Zebra Danio
Danio rerio
Key differences: The Golden Zebra Danio is a xanthic (yellow/gold) variant with reduced dark pigmentation, but it still possesses faint stripes and dark eyes, unlike the albino's complete lack of dark pigment and red eyes.
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