Bearded dragons come in a variety of different kaleidoscopic, patterns, & something referred to as morphs or mutations. Morphs explain what a bearded dragon’s body type or size looks. Different bearded dragon morphs may have different colors, but they can also have differing spikes, scales, head shapes, nail colors, patterns, and more.
Some morphs can fetch a hefty price from breeders & less commonly seen than other morphs, so it’s wise to be prepared and educated before going out to purchasing a bearded dragon. Here are 11 types of bearded dragon to get you started on your hunt for your one-of-a-kind bearded dragon.
Classic or Standard Morph
Often recognized as a basic bearded dragon, the classic or standard morph is the kind of bearded dragon that is most like its wild counterpart. Quality morphs have backs that are covered in small spikes & have large triangular heads with a beard. They can come in a variety of different colors, such as tan, red, and orange and yellow, and have black and orange markings.
These are the most commonly seen morph of bearded dragons and usually the least expensive morph to purchase.
Leatherback Morph
The main identifying trait of a leatherback bearded dragon morph is its smooth back. Leatherback morphs do not have spikes on their backs, but do have them on their heads and sides. The lack of spikes on their backs makes their colors appear more vivid and for some reason makes them a popular bearded dragon morph.
These are a more rare type of bearded dragon morph than the standard and hypomelanistic morphs.
Hypomelanistic Morph
The designation hypomelanistic means “below normal color” & in the case of a hypomelanistic bearded dragon morph, these dragons look somewhat pastel in coloration. Hypomelanistic morphs are unable to produce dark patterns & colors. Their nails are also typically clearer than those of other morphs, and they simply appear muted in color when compared to that of a standard morph.
This morph type is fairly common and has a body type with spikes as well as the standard morph.
Translucent Morph
As its name implies, the translucent bearded dragon morph is named as a consequence due to its almost see-through spikes and scales. Translucent morphs are also commonly hypomelanistic, so they are typically lighter. Baby translucent morphs have an almost translucent belly that appears blue, like that of a leopard gecko, and adults typically have solid dark eyes where no iris is visible and occasionally blue eyelids.
These unique eyes are what most obviously sets this morph apart from the others.
Silkback Morph
Possibly one of the unique types of bearded dragon morphs, the silk back is completely lacking the classic spikes that other bearded dragons have. They have smooth skin and vibrant colors since no scales are impeding them. Silk backs are also referred to as silkiest because of how soft their skin feels.
They are more difficult to care for than other morphs.
German Giant Morph
Materialize just like a standard or classic morph, the German giant morph is a very large bearded dragon, and It is difficult to know whether you have a German giant until they are full-grown.
These morphs require a much larger enclosure because of their size.
Dunner Morph
Named after the breeder who created them, the Dunner morph looks similar to a classic morph, excluding there is no obvious pattern to their scales. The markings of a Dunner morph seem to go in any direction, instead of the typical stripes found fairly symmetrical on many other types of bearded dragons. Dunner morphs often have spots & their scales aren’t arranging, so even patternless Dunner morphs can be identified from their unorganized scales.
Typically, they also have more scales than other morphs.
Paradox Morph
This uniquely patterned morph was created by crossbreeding an amalgamation of several morphs. A paradox morph is obvious to spot since it has smudges of bright colors on its body.
They look as though paint was splattered on their bodies in no obvious pattern.
Wero Morph
A combination of the witblits and the zero morphs has produced a newer morph called the wero. The wero typically resembles the zero morph excluding, it has splotches of darker colors near its tail.
Witblits Morph
Not quite a zero, but more muted than a hypomelanistic, the witblits morph is a very pale-colored dragon with no patterns. They can come in different solid colors.
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FAQs
Q1: How many types of bearded dragons are there?
There are a few types of bearded dragons, but the most common is the “Inland” or “Central” bearded dragon.
Q2: What is an Inland bearded dragon?
An Inland bearded dragon is a type that comes from the middle of Australia.
Q3: Are there other types of bearded dragons?
Yes, there are also Coastal bearded dragons and Rankin’s dragons, but they’re not as common as Inland dragons.
Q4: How do I tell the different types of bearded dragons apart?
They can look similar, but their colors and patterns might be a bit different.
Q5: Do the different types of bearded dragons need different care?
Not really, their care is mostly the same, like giving them the right food and a comfy home.
Q6: Can I choose any type of bearded dragon as a pet?
Yes, you can choose the one you like, but Inland bearded dragons are the easiest to find as pets.
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