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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.
Lionhead goldfish - It is similar to the eggfish goldfish, but with a head growth or wen similar to oranda goldfish, except that it has no dorsal fin. It has a soft, spongy head growth and should not be kept in an aquarium with rough objects that can harm its head growth, which may cause infection.
The Lionchu or lionhead-ranchu (Thai: สิงห์ลูกผสม) is a variety of goldfish that has resulted from crossbreeding lionheads and ranchus. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Description
Egg-fish goldfish Shukin; The Lionchu or lionhead-ranchu is a goldfish that has resulted from crossbreeding lionheads and ranchus. [39] [40] The egg-fish goldfish is a goldfish that lacks a dorsal fin and has a pronounced egg-shaped body. [41] [42] The Shukin is a Ranchu-like goldfish developed from Ranchus and Orandas at the end of the 19th ...
Perhaps 700 years ago, egg goldfish were first bred for their lack of a dorsal fin. Prior to the 17th century, lionhead goldfish with this trait were kept in China and Japan, and the ranchū breed was derived from them. A dorsal fin is found on all normal fish.
Goldfish has just announced that it's embracing its more mature, sophisticated side with a fitting new name. As of today, Goldfish will now be known as Chilean Sea Bass crackers.
Due to the fleshy outgrowth on the upper half of its head and sides of its face, the oranda has become one of the most popular goldfish. [citation needed] The headgrowth is described as a "wen" by Chinese aquarists. [citation needed] The oranda is a metallic or matte scaled goldfish that is similar in appearance to the veiltail. It has a large ...
A TV advertisement for “Trumpy Trout” is going viral for selling a talking fish head that resembles former president Donald Trump. Seemingly inspired by the Big Mouth Billy Bass, the mounted ...