goldfish

Carassius auratus

Forty Eight Centimeters Carp from Australian Waters

Yellow
Tropical
Regional distribution
East Asia
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

The goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae of the order Cypriniformes. It is commonly kept as a pet in indoor aquariums, and is one of the most popular aquarium fish. Goldfish released into the wild have become an invasive pest in parts of North America and Australia.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Carassius
Maximum length: 48 cm
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Asia: native in East Asia, China and Japan (Ref. 6390 ). Introduced elsewhere. throughout the world with reported adverse ecological impact after introduction.
Conservation status: LCLeast Concern

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