Oranda

 Oranda (Japanese name Seibungyo), also known as the Dutch Lionhead (through it was not first bred by the Dutch), is a breed of goldfish that is known for its bulging head or "hood" (wen) that starts growing until it reaches the age of 2 years. It can grow up to about 23 and a half inches (60 cm) in length. It was originally a Chinese goldfish, but apparently was later brought to the popular Japan city Nagasaki by Dutch merchants in the 17th century. This breed is only different from the Chinese Lionhead by having a dorsal fin, which the chinese version does not have.



Sub-breeds
Blue Oranda - A blue variant of Oranda

Chocolate Oranda - Mostly similar to a normal Oranda, but has a dark brown "chocolate" hood and has dark brown colorations

Black Oranda - A black variant of Oranda

Red Cap Oranda or Redcap Oranda - a Oranda with a red hood and sometimes red colorations, but the body is usually white. In China, if the Red Cap Oranda does not have a dorsal fin (the fin at the top), it is called Gatoukou in Chinese

White Oranda - a white variant of Oranda, can have a yellow hood, can have yellow on its tail, and it can have a red spot on its tail

White Cap Oranda or Whitecap Oranda - Similar to a normal Oranda, but has a white hood

Calico Oranda (Japanese name Azumanishiki) - the Oranda variant of Calico Ranchu. This sub-breed has the colors red/orange, black spots, white and yellow (its colors are the same as the Calico Telescope breed). It was first bred in 1943 by Kinzo Kato in the city Yokohama,Tokyo. It was made by crossbreeding the Oranda and the Calico Telescope goldfish breeds