15 Types of Koi for Your Pond

15 Types of Koi for Your Pond

By Jenn Stark

Source: HappyDIYHome

3/27/2022

Credit: Koi by Wendy Lefkowich / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

Koi fish are also called jinli or Nishikigoi, and the name literally translates to brocaded crp. They are the colored types of koi, and the species is Cyprinus rubrofuscus. These fish are commonly seen in outdoor water gardens or in koi ponds to add pops of color and movement. The Japanese have identified multiple types of koi.

The varieties get distinguished based on their scales, coloration, and patterns. You’ll typically find them in shades of red, white, blue, black, cream, or yellow coloration.