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Kabuki Medaka
IntermediateOryzias latipes
A medaka with a golden head and a black-based body carrying miyuki-derived body luster; the showy contrast is likened to a kabuki costume.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
15〜28℃
Lifespan
2-3 years
Size
Body length 3-4cm
Diet
Mainly prepared feed, supplemented with live food (brine shrimp, daphnia); fine powdered food for fry.
About
Kabuki is a medaka with a golden head and a black-based body carrying miyuki-derived body luster; the showy pairing of a bluish-white sheen running down the back and a golden head is likened to a kabuki costume. Luster and coloration vary between individuals, with many variants such as white kabuki and black-miyuki lines. The luster and head color show best from above in a dark tub under sunlight. Care is ordinary and outdoor-friendly at 15-28°C, and it breeds easily, though combining a golden head with strong luster takes repeated selection.
Basic Info
Origin
Japan (selectively bred)
Lifespan
2-3 years
Size
Body length 3-4cm
Temperature
15〜28℃
Diet
Mainly prepared feed, supplemented with live food (brine shrimp, daphnia); fine powdered food for fry.
Care Guide
Coloration & Traits
A golden head over a black-based body carrying miyuki-derived luster; luster varies by individual, with many variants such as white kabuki and black-miyuki lines.
Care Tips
Hardy and easy; the luster and head color show best from above in a dark tub, and sunlight helps the color develop.
References & Sources
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Primary sources
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Oryzias latipes
Authority databases: 改良メダカWEB図鑑 · 日本メダカ協会 品種分類マニュアル
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
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