Kujaku was produced based on Asagi, and is a variety that has added the characteristics of Hikari-moyo and red imprints through crossbreeding. Kujaku means peacock in Japanese, and the name Kujaku comes from the association with the beauty of the peacock when it opens its wings, and it is also called Kujaku-ogon.
A good Kujaku is said to have a metallic sheen all over its body, and a well-balanced pattern of red imprints on its body, which has a distinct mesh pattern of scales.

JAS No.2009 Kujaku

Kujaku has an ”asagidi" pattern and scarlet imprints on the back, and its whole body shines.

Doitsu-kujaku has almost no scales on the whole body and the skin is exposed. It has the appearance characteristics of Kujaku.