Rare
Firefly
Ambystoma mexicanum (firefly)
Firefly axolotls are created by grafting GFP tissue onto albino hosts, resulting in localized green fluorescence. They are controversial due to ethical concerns about the surgical procedure.
$200-$500
Limited due to ethical concerns and creation difficulty
Key Characteristics
- Patches of GFP tissue glow green
- Albino base with fluorescent patches
- Unique pattern each individual
- Created through surgical grafting
- Ethical controversy