Medaka Encyclopedia — 87 Species Directory

Albino individuals lacking melanin pigment. Characterized by red eyes and white body with a mystical atmosphere.

A pure white medaka with elongated fins like angel wings. Swallow-fin type white medaka.

A fantastic medaka with semi-transparent scales and rainbow sheen. Aurora effect changes colors with light.

Improved medaka characterized by deep red color. Beautiful vivid crimson body color reminiscent of azami (thistle) flowers. Among red medaka, this variety is prized for its especially deep coloration.

Black body studded with lame scales like stars in the night sky. Orochi lineage crossed with lame scales.

A mystical medaka with glittering lame on a black body, like stars in the night sky.

A long-finned medaka whose black-and-orange aurora body is densely set with glittering yellow lamé — a strain that unites long fins with lamé, traits usually hard to combine.

Short-bodied round medaka resembling a daruma doll. Rolling swimming motion is adorable. Requires warm water keeping.

Improved medaka with short, round daruma body type. Adorable plump form has high ornamental value. Warm water is essential for maintaining body shape.

An improved variety with deeper indigo than traditional blue medaka. Attractive deep blue color like the deep sea.

A medaka with fine lame sprinkled like powdery snow all over. Beauty reminiscent of winter snowscape.

A medaka with powerful scale shine reminiscent of a dragon. Iron mask type head gloss is particularly beautiful.

Improved medaka with beautiful blue external body light. Named because the blue-white external light emanating from the back evokes a galaxy. Popular variety with fantastical beauty like a nighttime water surface.

Improved medaka with white body color and red eyes (albino). Named for its cute appearance resembling a white rabbit. Impressive contrast between clear white body and red eyes.

Multicolored glitter scattered across body radiates like fireworks. Lame changes to rainbow colors with light angle. Rapidly gaining popularity as a summer icon.

Improved medaka with deep emerald green body reminiscent of jade. Green medaka are rare, with unique coloration popular among collectors. Color shifts with light angle.

Gorgeous golden body with shimmering lame scales. Named after the Hyaku Shiki from Gundam. Shines gold in top view.

Striking variety with jet-black body and yellow lame. Named for yellow flashes of lightning on black body. High ornamental value due to vivid contrast.

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.

Medaka variety with jet-black body. Darker than Black Diamond lineage, with fins also deeply black being most valued. Appreciated for understated beauty.

Red and white bicolor medaka like Kohaku koi. Each individual has unique markings. Color fixation is challenging, making selection deeply rewarding.

Improved Youkihi with deeper, more intense crimson. The name 'Koutei' reflects its regal red. Color deepens outdoors.

Superior variety with even deeper red than Youkihi. Transparent scales reveal internal organs, further emphasizing redness. Pursuing the ultimate in red coloration.

Black body with Miyuki external light and blue lame. Jet-black body with glittering blue lame creates a mystical night-sky appearance.