What is the exact meaning of 'melanoid'

[Jade x]

Just wondered what the exact meaning of a melanoid is? iv heard many different meanings of it but dont know which one it really is i posted before about what colour one of my axolotls and was told he/she was melanoid, but not sure what relenvence this is? sorry perhaps stupid question!! haha. This is Po

 

[Azhael]

Melanoid in general just means any mutation that causes an increase in melanin production. In the specific case of axolotls, there´s only one mutation that´s generally recognized as melanoid, and since it´s just that one, they are simply called "melanoids".
The mutation that causes the "melanoid" axolotl morph not only causes an increase in melanin and melanophore production but also causes a complete lack of iridophores, which makes the animal look solid dark.
New melanoid mutations could appear that cause different results.

 

[Coastal Groovin]

If you can see a ring around its pupil its just a dark animal. If there isn't a ring and its eye is solid black it's a melanoid.

 

[charliesmammy10]

i've heard someone mention leuistic melanoid? are these real?

 

[Kaysie]

Yes, that combination is possible. The would probably look creamy white as adults.

 

[michael]

leucistic melanoid are often just called white albinos and are not always differentiated from other white albinos in the hobby. It is a practical thing. When looking at those white albino babies it is not always easy to phenotypically be certain what type of white albino they are.