Koi

Size	Typically 12 to 36 inches in length
Body Shape	Elongated, streamlined body with a flat, broad head.
Scales	Overlapping scales that can have various colors and patterns.
Colors	red, orange, yellow, white, and black.
Fins	Two pectoral fins, two pelvic fins, a dorsal fin, an anal fin, and a tail fin.
Mouth	Terminal mouth located at the front of the head.
Eyes	Round and protruding eyes.
Barbels	Whisker-like sensory organs, called barbels, near the mouth.
Lifespan	Typically 20 to 30 years.
Habitat	Freshwater ponds, lakes, and slow-moving rivers.
Temperature	50 to 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
Diet	Omnivorous, consuming a diet of aquatic plants, insects, and small crustaceans.

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