The dorsal fin is absent. The caudal is long, widely spreading, and with the lower lobes 

 extending at right angles to the long axis of the body; its length may exceed that of the body. 



The coloration is similar to that of the demekin: there may be a uniform black or pale orange, 

 or both of these colors may be present in varying proportions. 



The dislocation of the eyeballs in this variety goes so far as to produce a genuine monstrosity. 

 The fish has very feeble swimming powers and seldom exerts them, but remains solitary at the 

 bottom of the aquarium or pond resting on its abdomen. The vitality is low, the ability to repro- 

 duce is impaired, and spawning occurs only rarely. For all these reasons the culture of the deme- 

 ranchu is not popular or extensive. 



The Watonai 

 Fringetail Wakin 



The euphonious Japanese name watonai, according to Professor Matsubara, means "a variety 

 hitherto found neither in Japan nor China." English names that may be used are Japanese fringe- 

 tail and fringetail wakin. 



The watonai was produced naturally in a pond containing brood specimens of the wakin, ryukin, 

 ranchu. and oranda shishigashira, and represents a hybridization of the two first-named varieties. 

 It came into existence in Tokyo about 1880, and was first exhibited at a fisheries exhibition held in 

 Tokyo in 1883. 



In general form this fish is similar to the wakin, but the body is shorter, thicker, and rather 

 deeper, and all the fins are larger. The caudal is shaped as in the ryukin. and is nearly as long as 

 the body. The colors are usually variegated red and white. 



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