Is Albino a Phenotype

Albinism is the most common color variation described in fish and is characterized by a white or yellow phenotype according to the species.

What is Albinism classified?

Traditionally, albinism has been classified according to clinical phenotype, and the 2 main categories are oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) and ocular albinism (OA). The albinism subtypes were reclassified in 2009.

Why does albinism result in the same basic phenotype?

Several types of albinism are recognized. The phenotypic heterogeneity of albinism is due to the different gene mutations affecting various points along the melanin pathway, resulting in varying degrees of decreased melanin production.