Goldfish
Carassius auratus
CommonFishomnivore
The carassin, also known as the goldfish, is a small freshwater fish often kept in home aquariums. It belongs to the carp family and thrives in calm waters. While beloved as a pet, it can cause problems when released into wild lakes and rivers.
- Belongs to the Cyprinidae family, which includes carp and minnows.
- Feral populations have spread as invasive species in North America and Australia.
- One of the most widespread aquarium fish worldwide.
FreshwaterUrbanAsiaNorth AmericaAustralia
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- Classification
- Fish
- Scientific name
- Carassius auratus
- Habitat
- Freshwater, Urban
- Regions in this directory
- Asia, North America, Australia
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- small
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
