Often hobbyists cannot distinguish this type of koi because it has a combination of three colors like the koi showa doitsu. However, this article will explain the history of koi kumonryu and beni kumonryu. So Kumonryu koi originate from Japan and first appeared in the 1960s. The name “Kumonryu” translates as “cloudy dragon” or “misty dragon”.
Kumonryu is known for its dynamic and changing color patterns. They have a dark base color such as black or navy blue with contrasting black and white patterns. The main uniqueness of Kumonryu is its ability to change color according to the season or water conditions. In winter this koi will tend to be darker, while in summer the color can be lighter.
In addition to Kumunryu, the Beni Kumonryu type is often found, this Beni Kumonryu Koi is a special variant of Kumonryu. “Beni” means red in Japanese. In Koi Beni Kumonryu has additional red elements in its color pattern. Certain parts, especially on the fins and body show a striking red color.
Both Kumonryu and Beni Kumonryu are “doitsu” types of koi without scales. If you combine them in a pond it will be very beautiful because there is an additional red color that gives a dramatic element to the appearance of the kumonryu and creates a stunning combination of dark and light.
