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What People Mean When They Say “Dragon Koi”
1. Butterfly Koi (Longfin Koi)
Most often, “dragon koi” refers to Butterfly Koi, which are koi with long, flowing fins — like a dragon gliding through water.
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Developed by crossbreeding traditional koi with long-finned wild carp.
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Look graceful and dramatic — especially when they’re swimming.
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Popular types of butterfly koi include:
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Butterfly Kohaku (red/white)
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Butterfly Shiro Utsuri (black/white)
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Butterfly Showa (black/red/white)
The name “dragon koi” is used because these long fins resemble the flowing whiskers and wings of Asian dragons — especially the way they move.
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