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A calico goldfish with red-capped orandas.

Calico is a type of domesticated goldfish (Carassius auratus auratus). Calico goldfish are usually the following color combinations: red, orange, black, and/or white. This coloration can cover the scales and fins of a goldfish partially or entirely. The color black usually occur in splotches on calico goldfish. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... A shubunkin is a type of single-tail Goldfish with orange, white, black, red, and blue markings, blue being the most desired. ... Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Trinomial name Carassius auratus (Linnaeus, 1758) For the baked snack crackers, please see Goldfish (snack). ...

Calico is the most common name for this type of pet fish. Others include Shubunkin Goldfish, Speckled goldfish, Coronation Goldfish and Harlequin Goldfish. Blue coloring raises the value of these fish, as it is very rare.

There are two types of Calico Goldfish: London and Bristol.

London types look similar to the common goldfish, though this type has much different coloring. Their availibilty in pet stores in greater than the Bristol type. This is considered a great choice for a "beginner fish."

Bristol types are known for their large and attractive fin tails. It is also considered a good beginner fish, but not to the extent of the London type.

This information has been posted thanks to Animal World.com.