Goldfish Encyclopedia — 77 Species Directory

A unique goldfish with pompom-like nasal growths. Traditional variety loved in China for centuries.

An Oranda with deep red whole body. Both wen development and deep crimson body are highlights.

Telescope Eye goldfish with beautiful red and white coloration. Protruding eyes add charm. Sarasa-patterned telescopes are relatively rare and popular with collectors.

A ryukin with an even rounder and shorter 'marute' body type than standard ryukin. The maximally rounded body shape like a ball is its greatest feature, highly regarded by enthusiasts. Slow swimmer but extremely high ornamental value.

A variety of azuma nishiki with transparent scales, featuring pale pink and white coloration reminiscent of cherry blossoms. The soft coloration unique to transparent scales evokes cherry blossom petals. An elegant breed combining the tricolor of azuma nishiki.

Relatively new variety with ranchu body and calico pattern. Named for its cherry blossom-like soft coloring.

A ryukin with red patterns scattered on a white base, resembling sarasa koi coloring. The round body and long tail fins are beautiful. Widely popular as an ornamental goldfish.

A variety with particularly prominent transparent scale characteristics, said to have been developed and improved by goldfish breeder Shimura. Has such transparency that internal organs can be seen through the scales, possessing a unique beauty.

Short-tailed ryukin type. Round body with short tail creates cute balance. Even poorer swimmer than regular ryukin.

Ranchu body with ryukin-like long fins. Relatively new variety created in Showa era. Elegant appearance.

A goldfish with a rounded body and beautiful brocade-like coloration. Independently developed in Japan, featuring a combination of rounded body and gorgeous coloration. An elegant breed also appreciated in shows.

White body with only the head cap in red. Beautiful red-and-white like a Japanese crane. Color variant of Oranda.

An Oranda with white body and red head (tancho). Elegant coloring reminiscent of red-crowned crane.

Ranchu with yellow-orange body and black tiger stripe pattern. Tiger pattern changes with growth and may disappear. Unique markings popular with collectors.

Oranda with red, white, and black tricolor pattern. Unlike calico, colors are clearly separated on opaque scales. Well-balanced tricolor specimens are stunning and command high prices.

A regional goldfish breed developed in the Tsugaru area of Aomori Prefecture. Features transparent scales and distinctive coloration, inherited as local culture. One of the breeds representing Japan's unique goldfish culture developed in Tohoku.

A beautiful goldfish with thin, long veil-like tail fins swaying elegantly. Show judging emphasizes tail length and form.

A breed from crossing Wakin and Ryukin. Combines Wakin's swimming ability and Ryukin's elegance.

Pure white Ranchu. Snow-white body with developed wen creates beautiful contrast. Clean appearance is popular. Different lineage from red Ranchu.