| Flathead type : smooth and thin skin on the top of the head, no head growth. It can be divided into narrow and wide flathead. |

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Oranda type : with head growth only on the head ( commonly known as goose-head, crown or hat.) |
| Lionhead type : goldfish with dorsal fins , head growth not only on the head , but extends to the opercula . |
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Tigerhead type : egg goldfish (goldfish without dorsal fins ), head growth not only on the head , but extends to the opercula. | |