How Do You Identify And Care For Lionhead Fish?
Lionhead fish (Carassius auratus) are from the family Cyprinidae. It is a hooded variant of fancy goldfish and one of the most exotic of these types of fish. The lionhead goldfish is a manmade cultivar, having been bred in China to portray the revered mythical Chinese lion dog. Read on to learn how to care for lionheads as pet fish. Take note of the characteristic plump cheeks of these fish and the raspberry-like head-growth that covers the head and gill plates of the fish. This head growth is somewhat more pronounced in males. Look out for a compact, egg-shaped body that grows to a maximum length of between 3 and 4 inches. Keep in mind that there is a variety in coloration of these fish, which encompasses shades of calico, reds, black and white. It is covered in metallic, matte or nacreous (pearly) scales. Note that this fish does not have dorsal fins, and sports a broad, stiffly held caudal fin. Its tail fin is usually split or webbed. The male lionhead fish develops white tubercles
