The colors of tlie ryukin are most attractive. A iinictjlored fisli is rarely seen, but a single 

 color may largely predominate. The color that is practically always present is vermilion, which 

 occurs on body, head, and fins, and is often mottled with white. A golden reflection o\-erlies the 

 red on the bi)d\ and head, and sometimes extend on its fins. The UKjst highly esteemed specimens 

 are those with \ariegated back and sides. 



The rvukin is relati\-el\" small. The maximum length fmni moulh to tip of tail [jrobalil)- ne\'er 

 exceeds /i- or S inches, of which abuut half represents the caudal fin. 



.\ lot iif ]iarticularlv fine examples of this variety ])resente(l to the L'nited States Bureau of 

 Fisheries by the (Jnuma h'ish Culture Association of Iburaki, japan, was first exhibited at the 

 Jamestown Ivxposition and then in \\'ashington. These fish lia\e the caudal fin divided to its base 

 anfl longer than the body, the anal fin long and d'nil)le. and brilliant coloration. 



In repose, this \ariety assumes either a horizontal or slightly oblique position with the head 

 inclined upward or downward; the tail fin is pendulous and hangs in graceful folds like a soft 



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