Description:

                       The body shape of the Ranchu is short and egg-shaped with no dorsal fin present on the fish. The body depth of the body. The back contour is smoothly arched from the back of the head and then takes a sharp downward angle change at the point where the body meets the caudal peduncle. When viewed from above, the back and peduncle should be broad, and the peduncle should not be too long. The caudal fin is double and the individual lobes are 25% or more divided from each other, or the caudal fin can be webbed The caudal fin is approximately 1/4 to 3/8 as long as the length of the body, and the lobes are rounded, with moderate forking. The pectoral and pelvic fins are short, and should be rounded to match the caudal fin. The anal fins are also paired, and should match the caudal, pectoral and pelvic fins in appearance and shape. The distinguishing features of the fish are the appearance of the hood with should cover the head, cheeks and gill covers in an even fashion, and the juncture of the caudal peduncle and tail. Acceptable scale types are metallic and nacreous.