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A dapple Kohaku koi—typically referring to a Kohaku with a less uniform or "speckled" red (hi) pattern—is significant for a few reasons, both in terms of beauty and koi appreciation:A Kuchibeni koi is a koi fish—most commonly a Kohaku—that has a distinctive red (hi) marking on or around its mouth, resembling lipstick. The term kuchibeni (口紅) literally means “lipstick” in Japanese (kuchi = mouth, beni = red/lip color).
Traditional Kohaku are prized for clean, bold red markings with well-defined edges on a pure white base.
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A dappled Kohaku might have freckled, broken, or mottled red areas, which makes it stand out as non-traditional and more unique.
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These patterns can look artistic, cloud-like, or scattered—appealing to koi keepers who enjoy individuality over strict show standards.
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