Koi, Lagos




The koi fish is a type of carp that that is often found in water gardens or koi ponds. These koi fishes were seen in the Lekki Conservation Centre lily pond.  The photos have added to the Fauna gallery!

Photo Credit: [dotun55  cc by 2.0]

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