The oranda has many variations. This variety can be a bit confusing and makes people think they are different species. You only need to look through the photos in this article to get a feel for the many different variations.
Orandas are easily recognized by their cap (a series of outgrowths on their head). The cap is a distinctive feature of this species and is also known as the ‘wen’. This usually doesn’t fully develop until they are around 2 years old. Orandas are easily recognized by their cap, also known as the 'wen'. This distinctive feature fully develops when the fish is around 2 years old, making it a unique and easily identifiable species.
