The Oranda is a highly popular breed of goldfish in both the West and Far East. Essentially today, the breed consists of 2 sub-variants that are broadly known as Oranda. The first of the variant is the ‘traditional’ Oranda. It has a large growth at the top of the head known as the hood or the beret. The growth is limited only to the cranial region and rarely extends to the opercula. This variant first appeared in the 1600’s and is commonly known as the Red Cap Oranda.
The second variety has what is known as a ‘tigerhead’. This is characterized by raspberry like growth throughout the cranial, opercula and frontal region. This variety is regarded as an Oranda, although is the Far East, the term ‘Oranda Lionhead’ is sometimes erroneously applied to it. 
It’s body is short and deep with an arched back. It’s tail is broad and frequently split right up to the caudle peduncle. Examples of minimally forked tails seem be more common of late. The dorsal fin is high and erect with relatively large pectoral and pelvic fins. The tail should be erect and held high. Coloration is metallic, variegated or calico. This variety has been known to grow very large as in the case of Bruce (Left-Bottom [the largest living goldfish in the world]).
The second variety has what is known as a ‘tigerhead’. This is characterized by raspberry like growth throughout the cranial, opercula and frontal region. This variety is regarded as an Oranda, although is the Far East, the term ‘Oranda Lionhead’ is sometimes erroneously applied to it. It’s body is short and deep with an arched back. It’s tail is broad and frequently split right up to the caudle peduncle. Examples of minimally forked tails seem be more common of late. The dorsal fin is high and erect with relatively large pectoral and pelvic fins. The tail should be erect and held high. Coloration is metallic, variegated or calico. This variety has been known to grow very large as in the case of Bruce (Left-Bottom [the largest living goldfish in the world]).
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