Goldfish (species: Carassius auratus) in Sydney Harbour Fishes (Gaia Guide)
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Carassius auratus
Goldfish


©Piet Spaans: Goldfish (Carassius auratus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Cypriniformes
Family Cyprinidae
Genus Carassius
Species Carassius auratus

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • Up to 32 cm (SL) - applies to Commonly around 10cm TL.

Depth range

  • Depth range data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Interesting facts

  • Goldfish were bred from the Prussian Carp.

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

Inhabit rivers, lakes, ponds and ditches with stagnant or slow-flowing water. As with their close relative the carp, they thrive in slightly sludgy water, well vegetated ponds and canals. Live better in cold water.

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