Persimmon-Colored Night Sakura Medaka (柿色夜桜メダカ) – A Luminous Twist on a Beloved Classic

Persimmon-Colored Night Sakura Medaka (Japanese name: 柿色夜桜メダカ / Kakiiro Yozakura) is a refined and visually striking medaka variety developed from the popular Night Sakura (Yozakura) lineage. With its warm persimmon-orange body and scattered lamé (glittering scales), this strain offers a fresh yet nostalgic evolution of one of Japan’s most iconic ornamental fish.

🧬 Origin & Lineage

• Strain Name (品種名): Kakiiro Yozakura (柿色夜桜メダカ)
• Breeder (系統作出者): Takayasu Ōba (大場 貴保)
• Year Developed: 2020
• Lineage: Selectively linebred from Yozakura Medaka (夜桜メダカ)
• Selection Method: Chosen from Yozakura individuals showing brighter, warmer persimmon tones with ideal lamé distribution

🎨 Physical Characteristics

• Body Color: Deep orange persimmon tone (柿色) with dark dorsal shading for contrast
• Scales: Semi-transparent base with a scattering of fine lamé flakes
• Fins: Generally darker-toned, enhancing top-view contrast
• Visual Presentation: Ideal for both top-view ponds and side-view tanks

🌸 Breeding Notes

• Color expression can still vary within the line, a reflection of its Yozakura roots
• To stabilize the signature look:
  • Select breeders with a true persimmon tone
  • Prioritize individuals with evenly distributed lamé and clean contrast
  • Continue linebreeding over generations to maintain color and sparkle balance

🌟 Related Strains

• Yozakura Medaka: The original dark-bodied lamé line from which this strain was derived
• Kohaku Lamé: A red-white contrast variety with high lamé concentration
• Orange Lamé Medaka: Similar warm tone, but without dark fins or night-theme contrast

🖍️ Conclusion

Persimmon-Colored Night Sakura Medaka represents a beautifully thoughtful refinement of the classic Yozakura line. With its warm-toned body, dark accents, and lamé sparkle, it captures the fleeting glow of spring blossoms under moonlight. For breeders and collectors alike, this strain is both a tribute to medaka tradition and a glowing innovation worth preserving.

※ This article is based on sources including Medaka no Yakata and Medaka Zukan.
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