Goldfish Encyclopedia — 77 Species Directory

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.

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.

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

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.

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

One of finest ranchu. Treasure of Japanese goldfish with improvement history from Edo period.

A large oranda with an exceptionally developed, large wen (lion head). Some develop wens so extensive they spread over the entire body, creating an overwhelming presence. Requires a large tank and high-level water management.

A tancho goldfish with a particularly tall, highly developed head wen. The round red wen on the crown of the white body evokes the red crown of a crane. The height of the wen and vibrancy of red determine its ornamental value.

A traditional variety from Izumo, Shimane. No dorsal fin with round body, beautiful when viewed from above.

Rare goldfish from Aichi prefecture. Ideal form has white body with red fins only (rokurin coloring). Strict show standards.

A rare goldfish without tail fins. Round body wobbles uniquely when swimming.

Designated natural monument from Izumo, Shimane. White body with red head is characteristic. Preserved by conservation societies.

A classical ranchu strain developed in Osaka during the Edo period. Has distinct body characteristics from Tokyo ranchu strains, once called a phantom breed. A rare variety preserved and passed down by enthusiasts.

Rare variety with both pearlscale and pompom (nasal bouquet) features. Round body with sparkling scales and charming nasal growths. Bred in China.

The 'King of Goldfish.' Tail-less with a round body and prominent head growth (wen). Active show culture — top specimens fetch hundreds of thousands of yen.

A ranchu with vivid red patterns on a white base. The red-white color scheme is striking when viewed from above, making it popular in shows. Combines ranchu body beauty with red-white coloration.

Ranchu with transparent scales. Internal red shows through as pale pink, resembling cherry blossoms — hence the name. Delicate beauty popular with female enthusiasts.

Natural monument from Kochi prefecture. Distinctive inverted tail fin is most beautiful viewed from above. Challenging to keep.

A natural monument from Kochi Prefecture. Called 'Queen of Goldfish' for its elegantly spreading large tail.