Shukin
The Shukin is Ranchu-like goldfish developed from Ranchu and Oranda at the end of the 19th century in Japan.[1][2]
| Shukin goldfish |
|---|
| Country of origin |
| Japan |
| Type |
| Veiltailed |
| Breed standards |
Shukin.
Description
The Shukin (秋錦) has a body shaped like long type of Ranchu. But it also has a long tail fin like the Oranda.
Shukins come in red, red and white, white, blue, and silver.
History
The Shukin had been developed by Kichigoro Akiyama in 1897 in Japan.[3] It was wiped out once due to events in World War II, but has since been revived.
The Shukin is rare type of goldfish even in Japan, although the breed is becoming popular in the US with advanced hobbyists.
References
- Smartt, Joseph (2008-04-15). Goldfish Varieties and Genetics: Handbook for Breeders. John Wiley & Sons. p. 46. ISBN 978-0-470-99978-3.
- Smith, Hugh McCormick (1909). Japanese Goldfish, Their Varieties and Cultivation: A Practical Guide to the Japanese Methods of Goldfish Culture for Amateurs and Professionals. W. F. Roberts Company. pp. 36–37.
- Matsubara, Shinnosuke (1910). Goldfish and Their Culture in Japan: Carassius Auratus. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 385.
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