Calico or nacreous goldfish are goldfish of any breed that sport a mixture of
metallic and transparent scales that produces a pearly appearance.[1][2] The name
"calico goldfish" is often associated, and sometimes confused, with the shubunkin
goldfish.
Description
Calico goldfish have patches of red, yellow, grey and black along with dark speckles on a blue background. This nacreous coloration of usually extends over the fins.[1][2]
Variants
- See also: Shubunkin
Although calico coloration occasionally occurs in other fancy golfish varieties such as telescope eyes, fantails, ryukins, orandas, and ranchus, this nacreous characteristic is exclusive to the shubunkins which are single-tailed fish that are similar to the common goldfish and could grow up to 12 inches in length.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c "An Interpet Guide to Fancy Goldfish" by Dr. Chris Andrews, Interpet Publishing, 2002 - ISBN 1-902389-64-6
- ^ a b c "Fancy Goldfish: A Complete Guide to Care and Collecting" by Dr. Erik L. Johnson, D.V.M. and Richard E. Hess, Weatherhill, Shambala Publications, Inc., 2006 - ISBN 0-8348-0448-4
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