Kohaku Hirenaga (Butterfly)

Born: 2023

Origin: Japanese

Breeder: Isa

Certified: no

Length: 10inch-14inch

The word kohaku means "red and white" in Japanese. Kohaku is considered one of the most popular Koi varieties and is part of the along with the Sanke and Showa. Kohaku are believed to be one of the first Koi variety ever developed.

This particular Koi is comes from the famous Isa farms in Japan. The deep red Tancho spot extends past the neck line. The appearance of the red is a called a Sandan or a 3-step pattern.

The beni (red) kiwa (the border between the red and white) is very well defined. You can also see that the developing beni on the other side which will improve the symmetrical appearance of the pattern on this Koi's body.