Japanese Goldfish Catalog
- Varieties of Goldfish in Japan -
Redcap Oranda
Redcap Oranda
Name Redcap Oranda
Japanese name Tanchou
Year of Origin Unknown
(brought to Japan sometime during the late 1950s and the early 1960s)
Country of Origin China
Breeder -
History/
Background
The Redcap Oranda is a native Chinese goldfish imported from China to Japan sometime during the late 1950s and the early 1960s. It is not known how they came to exist. The Redcap Oranda is widely known today and those that are currently distributed are mostly produced in Japan.
Features The Redcap Oranda develops a red lump on its head and the rest is white in color, a color which is favored by the Japanese. It is a variety of the Oranda-type goldfish.
Its sophisticated body color reminds us of Japanese cranes, therefore they are named ‘Tanchou’ (‘crane’) in Japan (it is called ‘Koutou’ (Red Head) in China and ‘Redcap Oranda’ in English).
Acquisition difficulties Easy. Distribution amounts are high and it is easy to acquire.
Rearing difficulties Easy. There are no particular difficulties in rearing.
Details of the above photo

The Redcap Oranda in the picture is the goldfish that received first prize in the Redcap Oranda parent section at the 2006 Goldfish Evaluation Convention in Shizuoka Prefecture. They are preferably viewed from the side.

Other In China, the Redcap Oranda which does not have a dorsal fin is called ‘Gatoukou’, but they are not common in Japan.


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