How to Identify and Classify Koi Fishes
  • 1. What is the most common type of Koi coloration pattern?
A) Showa
B) Utsuri
C) Kohaku
D) Asagi
  • 2. What color is always present in a Showa Koi?
A) Black
B) Yellow
C) White
D) Red
  • 3. Which Koi variety is known for its net-like pattern?
A) Tancho
B) Bekko
C) Goromo
D) Asagi
  • 4. What does 'Hi' refer to in Koi terminology?
A) White markings
B) Scale quality
C) Red markings
D) Black markings
  • 5. Which Koi variety is characterized by having a single red spot on its head?
A) Tancho
B) Sanke
C) Kujaku
D) Ogon
  • 6. What is the base color of a Bekko Koi?
A) Blue
B) White, Red, or Yellow
C) Black
D) Silver
  • 7. Which Koi variety is metallic and typically a single color?
A) Kohaku
B) Goshiki
C) Ogon
D) Shusui
  • 8. What does 'Gin Rin' refer to in Koi identification?
A) Specific pattern
B) Body conformation
C) Sparkling scales
D) Fin shape
  • 9. Which of these is NOT a variety of Utsuri?
A) Hi Utsuri
B) Shiro Utsuri
C) Kuro Utsuri
D) Ki Utsuri
  • 10. Which Koi variety has red markings overlaid with black edging?
A) Showa
B) Sanke
C) Goromo
D) Asagi
  • 11. What is the key characteristic of a Shusui Koi?
A) Scaleless with a row of dorsal scales
B) Large, irregular black markings
C) Fully scaled with metallic sheen
D) Uniform color across the body
  • 12. Which Koi is known for its black and white pattern, resembling a Dalmatian?
A) Hi Utsuri
B) Showa
C) Bekko
D) Shiro Utsuri
  • 13. What distinguishes a Sanke from a Kohaku?
A) Scaleless body
B) Metallic sheen
C) Presence of black markings (Sumi)
D) Absence of red markings (Hi)
  • 14. A Koi with a primarily white body and small black spots is likely a?
A) Shiro Utsuri
B) Shiro Bekko
C) Sanke
D) Kohaku
  • 15. Which category does a butterfly koi (longfin koi) belong to?
A) Hirenaga
B) Doitsu
C) Kinginrin
D) Kawarimono
  • 16. What is 'Sumi' in Koi appreciation?
A) Black markings
B) White markings
C) Red markings
D) Yellow markings
  • 17. Which Koi type is scaleless or has a reduced number of scales?
A) Asagi
B) Wagoi
C) Doitsu
D) Ogon
  • 18. A Ki Utsuri is what color combination?
A) Orange and Black
B) Red and Black
C) Yellow and Black
D) White and Black
  • 19. What are Kawarimono Koi?
A) Non-metallic Koi that don't fit other categories
B) Metallic Koi with elaborate patterns
C) Koi with only two colors
D) Koi with long flowing fins
  • 20. What is the ideal head pattern for a Kohaku?
A) Head should have multiple small red spots
B) Red pattern should not extend to the eyes or nose
C) Head should be completely white
D) Red pattern should completely cover the head
  • 21. What does 'Maruten' refer to in Koi identification?
A) A separate red spot on the head
B) A black spot on the body
C) A type of fin
D) A specific scale pattern
  • 22. Which Ogon variety has a yellow metallic sheen?
A) Yamabuki Ogon
B) Orenji Ogon
C) Platinum Ogon
D) Kin Ogon
  • 23. Which Koi variety is known for its pinecone pattern?
A) Goshiki
B) Kujaku
C) Matsuba
D) Asagi
  • 24. What does 'Ai Goromo' refer to?
A) White edging on the Hi
B) Black edging on the Hi
C) Gold edging on the Hi
D) Blue edging on the Hi (red)
  • 25. Which of the following is a characteristic of a good quality Showa?
A) Predominantly red coloration
B) Lack of black markings
C) Balanced distribution of red, black, and white
D) Small body size
  • 26. What is the base color of a Goshiki Koi?
A) White or bluish-gray
B) Yellow
C) Black
D) Red
  • 27. What does 'Kin' mean in the context of Koi?
A) Black
B) Silver
C) Red
D) Gold
  • 28. Which type of Koi displays a peacock-like pattern?
A) Goromo
B) Asagi
C) Shusui
D) Kujaku
  • 29. What distinguishes a Budo Goromo?
A) Grape-like coloration in the red pattern
B) Red pattern covering the entire body
C) Silver metallic sheen
D) Black pattern covering the entire body
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