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{{Short description|Fancy goldfish}}
{{Infobox goldfish breed
| name = ''Tamasaba''
| image = Tamasaba or Sabao.jpg
| country = [[Japan]]
| type = Single tailed
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The '''''Tamasaba''''' (玉サバ) or '''''Sabao''''' is an uncommon [[Japan]]ese variety of [[goldfish]] with a body shape similar to a ''[[Ryukin]]'' or a [[Fantail (goldfish)|Fantail]], but with a long, flowing, single tail that is similar to that of a [[mackerel]], hence its other name, [[Mackerel]] Tail. This attractive and strong goldfish variety makes a very suitable [[pond]] fish and [[aquarium]] fish. Usually white and red tamasaba is rarely seen with other colors.  It withstands the cold very well.
The ''Tamasaba'' originated from the [[Yamagata Prefecture]] in northern [[Japan]], hence it is also known as ''Yamagata Kingyō'' or Yamagata Goldfish.<ref>Johnson, Erik L., D.V.M. and Richard E. Hess Fancy Goldfish: A Complete Guide to Care and Collecting, Shambhala Publications, Inc., 2001 - {{ISBN|0-8348-0448-4}}</ref>
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