Pineapple Conure
Genus: Green-cheeked parakeet(Pyrrhura molinae)
Mode of inheritance: sex-linked (Pineapple=Cinnamon Conure+Yellow-Sided Conure)
Genetics:
The Pineapple mutation is a sex-linked recessive trait. This means that for a Pineapple Conure to be visually expressed, it needs to inherit the mutation gene from both parents. If a Pineapple Conure is bred with a wild-type or another color mutation, their offspring will carry the mutation gene but may not display the Pineapple coloration unless paired with another Pineapple or a carrier.
Inheritance:
When two Pineapple Conures are bred together, all offspring will inherit one copy of the Pineapple mutation gene, resulting in visually Pineapple-colored chicks. When a Pineapple Conure is bred with a wild-type or a carrier, approximately half of the offspring will inherit the Pineapple mutation gene, and if bred back to a Pineapple or carrier, a quarter of the offspring will exhibit the Pineapple coloration.
When two Pineapple Conures are bred together, all offspring will inherit one copy of the Pineapple mutation gene, resulting in visually Pineapple-colored chicks. When a Pineapple Conure is bred with a wild-type or a carrier, approximately half of the offspring will inherit the Pineapple mutation gene, and if bred back to a Pineapple or carrier, a quarter of the offspring will exhibit the Pineapple coloration.
The Pineapple Conure, also known as the Pineapple Green-cheeked Conure (Pyrrhura molinae) is a captivating color mutation of the popular Green-cheeked Conure. They are not a separate species, but rather a variation resulting from a genetic mutation that affects their feather coloration. Here’s a closer look at these charming little parrots
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/iKyZ0PQR_Pk?si=VqKqS3Pc0q3Z2up2
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