Common Goldfish vs Gemeine Goldmakrele

Carassius auratus verglichen mit Coryphaena hippurus

Taxonomy & Classification

Eigenschaft	Common Goldfish	Gemeine Goldmakrele
Wissenschaftlicher Name	Carassius auratus	Coryphaena hippurus
Ordnung	Cypriniformes	Carangiformes
Familie	Cyprinidae	Coryphaenidae
Conservation Status	Least Concern	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Eigenschaft	Common Goldfish	Gemeine Goldmakrele
Maximale Länge	45,0 cm	210,0 cm
Maximales Gewicht	2,0 kg	40,0 kg
Färbung	Brilliant orange to deep golden-yellow body with a metallic sheen across all scales; domesticated forms range from white, yellow, and red to black and calico bicolor combinations.	Dazzling iridescent blue-green and gold flanks; males have a blunt squared-off head; flanks flicker golden-yellow to electric blue when alive, fading to dull gray-green at death.

Habitat & Environment

Eigenschaft	Common Goldfish	Gemeine Goldmakrele
Wassertyp	Brackish	Saltwater
Tiefenbereich	0-20m	0-85m
Verbreitungsgebiet	Originates from rivers and lakes of eastern China and possibly Korea; domesticated for over 1,000 years. Wild relatives inhabit slow rivers, ponds, and slightly brackish …	Worldwide in tropical and subtropical oceanic waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. Highly pelagic; gathers around floating sargassum mats, current lines, and thermocline …
Lebensraum	Ponds, lakes, slow rivers across East Asia; introduced worldwide. Tolerates wide temperature range (10-30°C) and turbid water. Prefers shallow, vegetated areas with soft substrates. Domestic …	Neritic, pelagic, coral reefs

Aquarium Suitability

Eigenschaft	Common Goldfish	Gemeine Goldmakrele
Mindest-Aquariengröße	150 L	—
Temperatur	10-24	—
pH-Bereich	6.0-8.0	—
Pflegeschwierigkeit	Easy	—
Temperament	Peaceful	—

Angelinformationen

Eigenschaft	Common Goldfish	Gemeine Goldmakrele
Sportfisch	Ja	Ja
Kampfbewertung	—	7/10
Weltrekord	—	—
Quecksilbergehalt	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Common Goldfish

Not consumed — a classic ornamental aquarium and pond fish; its vivid color and hardy nature make it one of the world's most popular decorative species.

Gemeine Goldmakrele

Firm, slightly sweet flesh with large, moist flakes and low fat. Excellent grilled, blackened Cajun-style, or in tacos; one of the most popular sport fish for the table.

Species Overview

Common Goldfish

The goldfish was one of the first fish to be domesticated, with selective breeding in China dating back over 1,000 years. Despite common misconceptions, goldfish can live 10-15 years with proper care and require far more space than a small bowl.

Gemeine Goldmakrele

The mahi-mahi, also known as dorado or dolphinfish, is among the most colorful pelagic fish in the ocean. Its iridescent blue, green, and gold body fades rapidly after death. It is a fast-growing species, rarely living beyond five years.