Goldfish Encyclopedia — 77 Species Directory

Albino mutation of Ryukin. Red eyes with white to pale pink body create a mystical appearance. Same care as standard Ryukin but slightly light-sensitive. Popular as rare variety.

All-black Lionhead goldfish. Well-developed black wen creates a majestic, imposing appearance. Specimens that maintain black without fading are rare and valuable. Chinese variety.

A ranchu that shines jet black all over. The combination of a solid black chic body color and typical ranchu body shape has unique appeal. Color can change, so environmental management to maintain black coloration is important.

The representative black telescope breed. Beloved goldfish familiar from summer festival goldfish scooping.

Oranda variety with metallic blue-gray coloration. Wen development combined with unique blue-gray hue creates striking beauty. Gaining attention in shows.

A variety originating from China, a type of telescope goldfish with characteristic bluish-black body coloration. Unlike the black telescope, it has a deep, lustrous blue-black sheen. Popular among enthusiasts in Japan for its rare coloration.

A shubunkin improved in Bristol, England with large heart-shaped tail fins.

Premium Ryukin variety with broad tail fins spreading like a fan. Side view shows tail flowing like a skirt — elegant and graceful. Highly valued in shows.

A ranchu with calm brown body coloration. Brown goldfish are rare and appreciated by enthusiasts for their unique beauty. Can be maintained using the same methods as regular ranchu.

Distinctive goldfish with large fluid-filled sacs under eyes. Chinese-bred variety. Very delicate for experienced keepers.

Cross between Jikin and Butterfly Tail. Tail spreads like butterfly wings from above, combined with Jikin's 'six-scale' pattern. Extremely rare.

Tail fins spread like butterfly wings when viewed from above. Bred in China, most impressive in top-down viewing.

A telescope eye goldfish with butterfly-wing spread tail. Top-view tail shape is main viewing point.

Ranchu with red, white, and black calico pattern. Some have transparent scales revealing internal red. Unique beauty. Shows evaluate pattern balance.

A ryukin with red-white-black tricolor (calico) pattern. Popular for gorgeous coloring and round body.

A ryukin with tricolor calico pattern and long elegant tail fins. Gorgeous representative of ornamental goldfish.

Calico version of telescope goldfish. Red-white-black pattern with protruding eyes is distinctive. Each fish has unique markings.

Rare goldfish with upward-facing eyes. Chinese-bred to resemble gazing at heaven. No dorsal fin, very rare variety.

Rare variety with upward-facing eyes (Celestial) and nasal bouquets (Pompom). Ancient Chinese fancy goldfish. Unique appearance loved by enthusiasts. Challenging to keep.

A goldfish with rare brown (chocolate) body color. Round body with adorable gentle swimming.

American-bred goldfish with long flowing tail. Active and fast swimmer, ideal for outdoor ponds. Hardy and long-lived.

Cross between Telescope Eye and Pearlscale. Combines protruding eyes with round pearlscale body. Popular fancy goldfish in China, increasingly available in Japan.

Ranchu body with calico pattern. Bred in Tokyo (Edo). Beautiful tricolor pattern best viewed from above.