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The Ranchū (蘭鋳, 蘭虫, 卵虫, "Dutch worm") (also Maruko) [1] is a hooded variety of goldfish native to Japan, which lacks a dorsal fin. [2] It is referred to as the "king of goldfish" by the Japanese. [3] Maruko more commonly refers to the egg-fish goldfish. [4]
The meteor goldfish is a strange-looking variety that has been developed by specialist breeders of goldfish. It has no tail fin, hence its name. [37] [38] Lionchu Egg-fish goldfish Shukin; The Lionchu or lionhead-ranchu is a goldfish that has resulted from crossbreeding lionheads and ranchus. [39] [40]
Pages in category "Goldfish breeds originating in Japan" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. I.
Common goldfish - It is the most common type of goldfish, hence the name. All varieties of goldfish are developed from this variety. It is the direct descendant of the wild Carassius auratus. It is also known as a feeder fish or feeder goldfish. Common goldfish come in a variety of colors including red, orange, blueish-grey, brown, yellow ...
Shubunkin (Japanese: 朱文金, Hepburn: Shubunkin, 'vermilion brocade') are a hardy, single-tailed goldfish with nacreous scales and a pattern known as calico. [1] They are of Japanese origin. [2] [3] The Shubunkin was created by Akiyama Yoshigoro (ja:秋山吉五郎) by crossing Calico telescope eye with a Comet goldfish and a Common goldfish.
Koi is an informal name for the colored variants of carp kept for ornamental purposes. There are many varieties of ornamental koi, originating from breeding that began in Niigata, Japan in the early 19th century. [1] [2] [3] Several varieties are recognized by Japanese breeders and owners, distinguished by coloration, patterning, and scalation.
The wakin has many popular cultures and beliefs in the history of Japanese goldfish. [clarification needed] The wakin goldfish, in Japanese terms, are any 'Huna' bodied goldfish with a single tail (in reference to the popular common goldfish), double tail, or triple tail, while in the US, a wakin is simply a double tail goldfish with a long body.
The Shukin had been developed by Akiyama Kichigoro in 1897 in Japan. [3] It was wiped out once due to events in World War II, but has since been revived.. The Shukin is rare type of goldfish even in Japan, although the breed is becoming popular in the US with advanced hobbyists.