Albino bichir translucent head?

BichirMohawk

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I just got a 5 inch albino bichir for my 40 breeder and the top of it's head is somewhat translucent, like I can see the pink tissue underneath.

I know that it's normal for the side of the head to have a pink translucent look, but I am worried something may be wrong with the top of the head being translucent pink.

Does anyone know anything about this?
 

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Due to the lack of color this can happen. The internal organs will have a darker color and come through so to speak. Not as exaggerated as i make it sound. Wouldn’t think it’s a defect so much from over captive breeding. As long it’s acting normal then wouldn’t worry. Let’s see some pics.
 

BichirMohawk

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Thank you for the inputs everyone. The bichir ate pellets yesterday and has been hiding behind driftwood since then. I don't have a camera except my labtop webcam which is very poor quality so I can't get pics :\. I hope and will assume it is because of the skin pigment and I will keep checking behavior. Thanks again.
 
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