Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)

Carassius auratus

Least Concern Brackish

Longueur maximale

45,0 cm

Poids maximum

2,0 kg

Couleur

Brilliant orange to deep golden-yellow …

Plage de profondeur

0-20m

Famille

Cyprinidae

Catégorie

Aquarium Fish

À propos

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.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	45,0 cm
Maximum Weight	2,0 kg
Plage de profondeur	0-20m

Coloration

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.

Habitat & Distribution

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 breed of Prussian carp.

Type d'eau

Brackish

Plage de profondeur

0-20m

Aire de répartition

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Comestibilité et gastronomie

Goût

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.

Informations sur la pêche

Poisson de pêche sportive

Oui

Entretien en aquarium

Niveau d'entretien

Tempérament

Peaceful

Taille minimale de l'aquarium

150 litres

Température

10-24

Plage de pH

6.0-8.0

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Taxonomy

Ordre	Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
Famille	Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows)
Espèces	Carassius auratus

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
French	Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)
Spanish	Pez rojo

Foire aux questions

Can you eat Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré)?

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.

How big does Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) get?

Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) can grow up to 45.0 cm long and weigh 2.0 kg.

Is Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) good for aquariums?

Poisson rouge(=cyprin doré) has a easy care level, a peaceful temperament, requires a minimum tank size of 150 liters.

Where is Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) found?

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 estuaries across temperate East Asia. 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 breed of

Is Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) endangered?

The conservation status of Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) belong to?

Poisson rouge(=Cyprin doré) (Carassius auratus) belongs to the family Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).