fantail goldfish

noun

1. an artificially bred, hardy variety of goldfish, usually oval-shaped and deep orange or calico, with a deeply cleft, four-lobed tail held in line with the body.

Example Sentences

Lincoln is a tangerine-colored fantail goldfish, who whizzes to the top of the tank when he notices humans approaching.

From The Verge

Fortunately, Gardiner announced that the budget would allow them to go up a few Darwinian steps to the fantail goldfish, selling for $3.19 each.

From Washington Post