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A few basic definitions of Koi Classifications:
Standard Koi- The traditional Koi. Regular, short fins and tails.
Butterfly Koi- Non-traditional Koi with long flowing fins and tails.
Import- A fish that is bred in another country such as Japan, and shipped to the United States
Domestic- Fish that are bred in the United States from imported parents.
Kohaku- red and white
Sanke- black and red patterns on a white background
Showa- white and red patterns on a black background
Shiro Utsuri- white and black
Shiro Bekko- black and white
Ki Utsuri- yellow and black
Doitsu- scale less
Asagi- defined scales on the dorsal area (back) resembling a pinecone
Shusui- large scale pattern down the dorsal area
Kinginrin- silver or gold metallic highlight
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