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{{nihongo|'''Shubunkins'''|朱文金}} are an attractive, hardy and single-tailed fancy [[goldfish]] with nacreous scales, a pattern known as [[Calico (goldfish)|calico]]. The shubunkins are of [[Japan|Japanese]] origin.<ref name="Andrews">"An Interpet Guide to Fancy Goldfish" by Dr. Chris Andrews, Interpet Publishing, 2002. - ISBN 1-902389-64-6</ref><ref name="Johnson">"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</ref> |
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==Description== |
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Shubunkins are similar to the [[common goldfish]] and [[comet goldfish]] in appearance. They have streamlined bodies with well-developed and even fins. However, the shubunkins are [[Calico (goldfish)|calico goldfish]]; they possess nacreous scales (a mix of metallic and transparent scales that are pearly in appearance). This overlapping patches of red, white, grey and black (along with dark speckles) on a blue background normally extends to the finnage of shubunkins. It may take several months for the nacreous coloration to develop on a young fry but darker colored fish can maintain their colors with age. Shubunkins are excellent pond fish because they can reach an overall length ranging from 9 to 16 inches (22.86 to 40.6 centimeters).<ref name="Andrews"/> <ref name="Johnson"/> |
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[[Image:Jaws.jpg|thumbnail|left|170px|Jaws - The exception that proves the rule - Shubunkin 7 yrs old 26cm (just over 10 inches).]] |
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==Variants== |
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[[Image:Shubunkin goldfish.jpg|thumbnail|left|170px|A Japanese painting of a shubunkin.]] |
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Although shubunkins originated from Japan, three distinct types of shubunkins have been categorized in the [[West]], namely: the '''[[Americas|American]] shubunkins''', the '''[http://www.bristol-aquarists.org.uk/goldfish/bshub/bshub.htm Bristol shubunkins]''', and the '''[http://www.goldfishpages.com/new_page_241.htm London shubunkins]. <ref name="Andrews"/> <ref name="Johnson"/> |
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*'''London shubunkins''' have bodies and finnage that are similar to the common goldfish.<ref name="Andrews"/> <ref name="Johnson"/> |
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*'''American shubunkins''' ''(pictured in infobox)'' have long, pointed and forked tails, and long finnage. <ref name="Johnson"/> |
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*'''Bristol shubunkins''' are slim nacreous goldfish with well-developed finnage. The tail fin is larged, moderately forked and with round-lobed ends that are similar to the shape of the capitalized letter "B". <ref name="Andrews"/> <ref name="Johnson"/> |
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==References== |
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==External links and further readings== |
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{{main|Goldfish}} |
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{{Goldfish breeds}} |
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{{Cypriniformes-stub}} |
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Shubunkins (朱文金) are an attractive, hardy and single-tailed fancy goldfish with nacreous scales, a pattern known as calico. The shubunkins are of Japanese origin.[1][2]
Description
Shubunkins are similar to the common goldfish and comet goldfish in appearance. They have streamlined bodies with well-developed and even fins. However, the shubunkins are calico goldfish; they possess nacreous scales (a mix of metallic and transparent scales that are pearly in appearance). This overlapping patches of red, white, grey and black (along with dark speckles) on a blue background normally extends to the finnage of shubunkins. It may take several months for the nacreous coloration to develop on a young fry but darker colored fish can maintain their colors with age. Shubunkins are excellent pond fish because they can reach an overall length ranging from 9 to 16 inches (22.86 to 40.6 centimeters).[1] [2]
Variants
Although shubunkins originated from Japan, three distinct types of shubunkins have been categorized in the West, namely: the American shubunkins, the Bristol shubunkins, and the London shubunkins. [1] [2]
- American shubunkins (pictured in infobox) have long, pointed and forked tails, and long finnage. [2]
- Bristol shubunkins are slim nacreous goldfish with well-developed finnage. The tail fin is larged, moderately forked and with round-lobed ends that are similar to the shape of the capitalized letter "B". [1] [2]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "An Interpet Guide to Fancy Goldfish" by Dr. Chris Andrews, Interpet Publishing, 2002. - ISBN 1-902389-64-6
- ^ a b c d e f g "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
External links and further readings
See also
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