Some wild species have specks and highlights of red.
However, entirely red species are morphs that have been
bred in captivity. They were first bred after Beardies entered
the reptile industry in the 90s. They can come in a variety of
different shades of red. Some are darker with brown shades of
red and others are vivid red. There are also ruby red bearded
dragons that are a much darker and deeper red. Red and ruby red
morphs are highly sought after and very expensive when compared
to other morphs in this list.
The translucent breed gets its name from its transparent spikes and
scales. This morph also has lighter colorations when compared to the
others in this list. They also have very dark black eyes – this is a
unique trait. Their eyes typically change between being solid black
and yellow several times throughout their lives. Translucent babies
have a clear blue stomach. However their blue color typically fades
after a few months as they grow. Blue and purple bearded dragons are
very rare and can only happen when this translucent species retains
their color into adulthood.
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 also
makes their colors appear more vivid and therefore make them a popular
bearded dragon morph. These are a more rare type of bearded dragon morph
than the standard and hypomelanistic morphs.