Coldwater breed that originated in Niigata, Japan (3)

I believe the answer is:

koi

(Other definitions for koi that I've seen before include "Colourful ornamental carp" , "sort of fish" , "Japanese fish" , "Carp; sounds like shy" , "Japanese type of carp" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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