Ranchu

Ranchū
Country of originJapan
TypeFantailed
Classification
BAS[1]

The Ranchū (蘭鋳, 蘭虫, 卵虫, "Dutch worm") (also Maruko)[1] is a hooded variety of goldfish native to Japan, which lacks a dorsal fin.[2] It is referred to as the "king of goldfish" by the Japanese.[3] Maruko more commonly refers to the egg-fish goldfish.[4]

  1. ^ Wolf, Herman (1908). Goldfish Breeds and Other Aquarium Fishes, Their Care and Propagation: A Guide to Freshwater and Marine Aquaria, Their Fauna, Flora and Management. With 280 Explanatory Illustrations, Printed with the Text. Innes & sons. p. 11.
  2. ^ Andrews, Dr. Chris. "An Interpet Guide to Fancy Goldfish", Interpet Publishing, 2002. - ISBN 1-902389-64-6
  3. ^ Christensen, Larry; Ponzio, Peter; Taylor, Scott; Reynolds, Tony; Parker, John. "GFSA - Ask the Judges" (PDF). golfishpages.com. Goldfish Society of America. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 14, 2018.
  4. ^ "EGGFISH". Bristol Aquarists' Society. Retrieved 13 October 2018.