Fancy Rat color
Melanistic
An excess of black pigment that darkens the whole animal so its markings barely show: a morph name in reptiles, amphibians and fish.
1 Fancy Rat breed lists Melanistic. No club standard describes it.
Breeds where Melanistic is disqualified or not accepted
| Breed | AFRMA | NFRS |
|---|---|---|
| Fancy Rat | Not recognised (“Melanistic”) | Not recognised |