# Tamasaba

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{{Short description|Fancy goldfish}}
{{Infobox goldfish breed
| name = ''Tamasaba''
| image = Tamasaba or Sabao.jpg
| country = [Japan](/source/Japan)
| type = Single tailed
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The '''''Tamasaba''''' (玉サバ) or '''''Sabao''''' is an uncommon [Japan](/source/Japan)ese variety of [goldfish](/source/goldfish) with a body shape similar to a ''[Ryukin](/source/Ryukin)'' or a [Fantail](/source/Fantail_(goldfish)), but with a long, flowing, single tail that is similar to that of a [mackerel](/source/mackerel), hence its other name, [Mackerel](/source/Mackerel) Tail. This attractive and strong goldfish variety makes a very suitable [pond](/source/pond) fish and [aquarium](/source/aquarium) fish. Usually white and red tamasaba is rarely seen with other colors.  It withstands the cold very well. 

The ''Tamasaba'' originated from the [Yamagata Prefecture](/source/Yamagata_Prefecture) in northern [Japan](/source/Japan), hence it is also known as ''Yamagata Kingyō'' or Yamagata Goldfish.<ref>Johnson, Erik L., D.V.M. and Richard E. Hess Fancy Goldfish: A Complete Guide to Care and Collecting, Shambhala Publications, Inc., 2001 - {{ISBN|0-8348-0448-4}}</ref>

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Category:Goldfish breeds originating in Japan
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