Fish that can transform into a dragon, per Japanese legend (3)

I believe the answer is:

koi

(Other definitions for koi that I've seen before include "Sort of carp" , "Japanese fish" , "swimmer" , "Ornamental carp variety" , "Japanese type of carp" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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