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Also Known As	ornamental carp • nishikigoi • Amur carp • koi carp

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koi woodblock print

koi woodblock print

Colorful koi fish swim in a clear pond surrounded by lush greenery, with a small waterfall and a stone lantern at Heavenly Falls in the Portland Japanese Garden.

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