The Izumo Nankin (出雲南金) is a rare breed of goldfish native to southwestern Japan. It is very difficult to source individuals outside Japan, but Nankin are commonly available there.[1] This breed has many fanciers in its native country, with many clubs dedicated to it such as the Central Nankin Lovers Association.[2]
The nankin is a top-view fish and typically comes in a red and white coloration.[3] The body form resembles a dorsal-less ryukin goldfish with a ranchū-like tail. The tail possess a partial fusion. When viewed from above the head, the body resembles a triangle.
History and origins
editThe nankin originated between 1748 and 1750 in the area of modern-day Shimane Prefecture.[4] It was developed from the Marco Goldfish, which is also an ancestor of the ranchu. It became a registered breed in Shimane Prefecture in 1982.
References
edit- ^ "½Ð±À¤Ê¤ó¤¤ó ¥¢¥¯¥¢¡¦¥Ä¥¤¥ó¥º". Aquatwins.com. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ^ "中部なんきん愛好会". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2015-11-07.
- ^ "大根島本陣 出雲なんきん展示販売". daikonshima-honjin.com.
- ^ "Japanese Goldfish Catalog". samurai-goldfish.net.
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