Designing: Scale Marks

Scale Marks

Examples

Basics

Scale marks are, as the name suggests, markings that resemble scales. This is one of the most versatile markings in the group

This is one of the most versatile markings in the group as far as placement, shape, size, and color.
Bullet; White

Please note, these are markings and will not give your ketucari actual scales.
Bullet; White

In your ketucari's genotype, scale marks are denoted by the letters "nScm" (heterozygous) or "ScmScm" (homozygous).
Bullet; White

In its heterozygous form, scale marks has a pass rate of 25%. Homozygous scale marks has a 50% pass rate.

Color and Shape

Scale marks can be any color, even natural colors. You can use up to three colors for this marking. Scale marks can vary in size and rotation.

Here is the maximum size for a single scale mark:

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Make sure your scale marks are thick enough and shaped so that they do not resemble filigree!

Range

Since scale marks can appear anywhere on the body, there is no minimum range diagram for it. It must cover enough of the body that it is immediately recognizable, with a 50% maximum.

Interaction with Other Markings

All markings can be layered under or over scale marks.

Accents

Here are some small accents you can add to your designs to make them more unique!

Bullet; White

Scale marks may have a gradient, as seen below.