GOLDFISH BREEDS 



which are white on the under side of the body, between the fins, are more 

 likely to retain their black color than those which are yellow in this region. 

 No fish is handsomer in the aquarium than a fine Moor, as the beauti- 

 ful form and color not only contrast with the other fishes, but tend to bring 

 their brilliant colors more prominently into notice. 



THE CHINESE PIEBALD OR TIGER TELESCOPE GOLDFISH 



Caraisius auratus, var. chinensis tigrinis Figs. 25 and 26 



This fish has a most curious appearance both in form and markings. 

 The tubular eyes are developed to a remarkable degree, often extending 



FIG. 25 — Chinese Tiger Telescope Goldfish 

 Carassius auratuSf var. chinensis tigrinus Lateral view Two-thirds life size 



beyond the snout, directed sidewise and projecting }4 to S/^ inches from 

 the orbits. In transverse section the fish would appear almost triangular, 

 with the flattened abdomen as the base. The body is short, thick and 



malformed, scant of fins and tail, and the 

 curious markings, from which the fish de- 

 rives its name, are the pink and blue tones 

 of the flesh under the transparent scales, 

 as the prevailing color, overlaid with 

 streaks and patches of black, dark brown, 

 red and dusky grey on the back, sides and 

 fins, with a lemon-yellow abdomen. But 

 two good specimens of this breed have 

 been seen by the author; European 

 authorities depict them as characteristically 

 marked with narrow bands of contrasting 

 colors. 



FIG. 26 — Chinese Tiger Telescope Goldfish 

 Frontal view Two-thirds life size 



