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Post a photoJikin (goldfish)
Carassius auratus
The Jikin is a goldfish variety that has been bred in Aichi Prefecture. It is known for a broad tail fin that appears split into four lobes. It carries on Japan's long goldfish tradition, which goes back to the Edo period, and is kept by dedicated breeders.
- Scientific name
- Carassius auratus
- Group
- Fish（Native breed）
- Prefectures
- Aichi
- 日本語
- ジキン
- 简体中文
- 地金（金鱼品种）
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The Jikin (goldfish) is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Aichi.
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