Goldfish information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Goldfish, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
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.
Goldfish facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Carassius auratus
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Habitat
- Ponds & aquariums
- A group is called
- School
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Order Cypriniformes
- Family Cyprinidae
- Genus Carassius
- Species Carassius auratus
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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What is the scientific name of the Goldfish?
Carassius auratus. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Order Cypriniformes, Family Cyprinidae.
Is the Goldfish endangered?
The IUCN Red List category recorded for Carassius auratus is Least Concern (LC), read from the Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon.
How long does a Goldfish live?
10 to 15 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Goldfish eat?
Omnivore. Its usual habitat is ponds & aquariums.
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