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Quick guide
About Goldfish
The goldfish 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.
Read more on Wikipedia
Source: Wikipedia
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Goldfish facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Carassius auratus
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Ponds & aquariums
- A group is called
- School
Conservation status
LC
Least Concern
LC
NT
VU
EN
CR
EW
EX
Least concern
Extinct
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Order Cypriniformes
- Family Cyprinidae
- Genus Carassius
- Species Carassius auratus
Source: GBIF
Specs
Lifespan
10–15 yrs
Weight
0.1–3 kg
Size
15–30 cm
Top speed
8 km/h
Typical adult range
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