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Cyprinus carpio
Kawarimono
This diverse grouping encompasses all nonmetallic
koi (“Kawari”) that are not included in other
categories, although most are named and One of the
recognized varieties in their own right. Among fastest growing
the most popular are single-colored koi of various “Doitsu” koi have an varieties
incomplete covering
colors, which can provide a striking contrast of body scales
to patterned koi in a pond. This category also
includes koi that are predominantly black
in color; these are considered to be the koi Even,
most closely related to the ancestral Magoi (see jet-black
p.347). In addition to koi with standard matt Symmetrical body color
coloration, Kawarimono includes partially scaled white markings
on either side
(“Doitsu”) and shiny-scaled (“Gin Rin”) varieties. of the dorsal fin
Rarities— unique koi that do not fit
into other groups and whose parentage
may be unknown—also feature in this
group. There is some variation between
the koi considered to be Kawarimono
in Japan and the standards
elsewhere in the world. Paler, saffron-
colored individuals
are favored
Kumonryu This partially scaled (“Doitsu”) Hageshiro Black coloration predominates Chagoi A variable brownish hue is
koi has variable black-and-white on the body of this koi, which has a evident on the body of these broad-
coloration, which can alter with age. contrasting white head and pectoral fins. bodied koi, which readily become tame.

Silvery (or
Dark “mirror” scales “Gin Rin”)
are a feature of scalation
“Doitsu” koi

Red (“hi”)
coloration
predominates Colored markings
on the head extend to the “Kuchibeni” or
pectoral fins lipstick marking

Doitsu Kujaku Nonmetallic forms Beni Kumonryu This “Doitsu” koi has Gin Rin Matsukawabake The black-and- Gin Rin Ochiba Shigure A newer variety,
of the Doitsu Kujaku (see p.351), such a black-and-white body and head with white patterning of this variety changes this striking koi has reflective scales (“Gin
as this individual, are fairly unusual. orange-red (or “beni”) patterning. depending on the water temperature. Rin”) that give it a sparkling appearance.
ORIGINS Developed in Japan SIZE Slight varietal differences; DIET Specialized commercial WATER Temperature 37–77°F TEMPERAMENT Relatively
from carp brought from China. typically up to 36 in (90 cm). koi foods of various types. (3–25°C) and neutral (pH 7.0). social but do not shoal.

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