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Prefectural Natural Monument
Fish
Tosakin (Tosa goldfish)
Carassius auratus
The Tosakin is a goldfish bred in Kochi Prefecture, known for a large tail fin that spreads wide and curls back at the edges. Admired as an ornamental fish, it is maintained through traditional breeding skills. It is recognized as a goldfish variety created in Japan with cultural value.
- Scientific name
- Carassius auratus
- Group
- Fish（Native breed）
- Prefectures
- Kochi
- 日本語
- トサキン
- 简体中文
- 土佐金
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The Tosakin (Tosa goldfish) is designated as a species without a fixed area and lives in places such as Kochi.
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