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The Lionchu or lionhead-ranchu (Thai: สิงห์ลูกผสม) is a variety of goldfish that has resulted from crossbreeding lionheads and ranchus. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Description
Japanese, Thai, American, and British ranchu breeders, ... Prior to the 17th century, lionhead goldfish with this trait were kept in China and Japan, ...
An oranda is a breed of goldfish characterized by a prominent bubble-like "hood" on the head. The headgrowth or hood (also known as wen or crown) may be a prominent growth on the top of the head (cranial region) or may encase the entire face except the mouth.
Lionhead goldfish were bred to mimick the appearance of this mythological Asian animal. Lionheads were bred in China to depict the image of the mythical Chinese lion-dog (the shishi, in Japanese legend). [2] They were introduced to Japan from China during the 17th and 18th centuries.
Assorted goldfish. This is a list of goldfish varieties and their characteristics. Currently, there are about 200 breeds of goldfish recognized in China. [1]Selective breeding over centuries has produced several color variations, some of them far removed from the "golden" color of the original fish.
The following table is a checklist of amphibians of Thailand, with geographic ranges, citations, and Thai names included. [1] Scientific name Family Common name
According to the Nation, a Thai mahout, or elephant trainer, is facing charges in connection to the woman’s death. Theerayut Inthaphudkij, 38, was charged with negligence leading to the woman ...
Thai horseshoe bat: Rhinolophus siamensis Gyldenstolpe, 1917: Caves & evergreen forests LC Unknown: Lesser brown horseshoe bat: Rhinolophus stheno K. Andersen, 1905: Forest LC: Thailand horseshoe bat: Rhinolophus thailandensis Wu, Harada & Motokawa, 2009: Caves & forest LC: Thomas's horseshoe bat: Rhinolophus thomasi K. Andersen, 1905: Caves ...