First report of albinism in the white-spotted bamboo shark, Chiloscyllium plagiosum (Orectolobiformes: Hemiscyllidae), with a review of reported color aberrations in elasmobranchs
Abstract 10.1002/zoo.10068.abs Three albinistic, white-spotted bamboo sharks (Chiloscyllium plagiosum) (two males and one female) were hatched at SeaWorld parks. Due to their lack of integumentary and retinal pigments, all three animals were considered true albinos. The term “leucism,” more prominently used within the herpetological discipline, is suggested as a more apt description for previously reported […]
Hereditary defects and conservation genetic management of captive populations
Abstract 10.1002/(SICI)1098-2361(1999)18:23.3.CO;2-U The occurrence of hereditary disorders in conservation breeding programs may severely hamper the overall aim of such programs. The obstacles that arise in this context and the particular management strategies needed to deal with the problems are yet to be adequately addressed. Results from a literature review indicate that hereditary disorders may be […]