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Prefectural Natural Monument
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Izumo Nankin (goldfish)

Carassius auratus

The Izumo Nankin is a goldfish bred in the Izumo region of Shimane Prefecture and is characterized by having no dorsal fin. Loved for its graceful swimming, it has been preserved within a goldfish-breeding culture that stretches back to the Edo period. Its rounded body and bright colors make it an attractive ornamental fish.

Scientific name
Carassius auratus
Group
Fish(Native breed)
Prefectures
Shimane
日本語
ナンキン
简体中文
出云南金(金鱼品种)

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The Izumo Nankin (goldfish) (Carassius auratus) is protected as a Natural Monument of Japan (1 designation). The Izumo Nankin is a goldfish bred in…

The Izumo Nankin (goldfish) is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Shimane.

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