Hatchling colouration

[ian14]

I have a query regarding the colouration of hatchling mangroves. I have a normal black/yellow female, but the male is a brownish colour with cream bands - is this normal, with a gradual change as he ages, or is this an abherrant colour form?? He is very similar to the leucystic shown on Vogel's site.

I have been looking through various threads on this site, and all of the hatchlings seem to be of the same colour as the adults.

I can't get a photo just yet as I am still settling him in.

If anyone can give an answer I would be very grateful.

[thomas]

it is most likely to be a different subspecies there is about nine or so i belive so i dont think you pair is the same subspecies

[chris]

Hi Ian,

it's very hard to say something useful without any pictures.
So I'll be waiting on those.

Chris