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[Leucism in jacaretinga: case report]

ABSTRACT

Among crocodilians in Brazil, Caiman crocodilus (Linnaeus, 1758) is the most frequent species, but its presence in scientific studies is mostly restricted to faunal surveys. Leukism, also known as partial albinism, is a still little known chromatic anomaly. Individuals with genes that condition the disease present no pigmentation in one part or in the whole body, but the eyes did not change. The objective of this work was to perform the first record of Caiman crocodilus with leucismo in the world.

Keyword:
Caiman crocodilus; leucism; partial albinism; wild animals; tyrosinase

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