Egg-fish goldfish

Egg-fish goldfish
Country of origin
Japan
Type
Long-tailed and short-tailed
Breed standards
KKG

The egg fish goldfish is a fancy goldfish breed which lacks a dorsal fin and has a pronounced egg-shaped body.[1][2]

Variant

  • The phoenix is a Chinese variety with an egg-shaped body and a long tail, without a dorsal fin and no headgrowth. It comes in all shades of color and scale types.[4][5][6] A rare variety with blue-colored scales is called the Blue Egg Phoenix.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Andrews, Chris, Dr. An Interpet Guide to Fancy Goldfish, Interpet Publishing, 2002. - ISBN 1-902389-64-6
  2. ↑ Nutrafin Aquatic News, Issue #4, 2004, Rolf C. Hagen, Inc. (USA) and Rolf C. Hagen Corp. (Montreal, Canada)
  3. ↑ "EGGFISH". Bristol Aquarists' Society. Bristol Aquarists' Society. Retrieved 13 October 2018.
  4. ↑ Johnson, Dr. Erik L., D.V.M. and Richard E. Hess. Fancy Goldfish: A Complete Guide to Care and Collecting, Shambhala Publications, Inc., 2001 - ISBN 0-8348-0448-4
  5. ↑ Bubblesowner. The Egg-fish: Father of our Fancy Golds, Koko's Goldfish World, KokosGoldfishWorld.com, retrieved on: 3 June 2007
  6. 1 2 Goldfish Types: Double Tailed With No Dorsal Fin, GoldfishKokosGoldfishWorld.com, retrieved on: 3 June 2007.


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