Common Goldfish

Carassius auratus

Least Concern Brackish

最大体長

45.0 cm

最大体重

2.0 kg

体色

Brilliant orange to deep golden-yellow …

生息水深

0-20m

科

Cyprinidae

カテゴリ

Aquarium Fish

概要

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
生息水深	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.

水質タイプ

Brackish

生息水深

0-20m

分布域

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Common Goldfish is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

食用・料理情報

味

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.

釣り情報

ゲームフィッシュ

はい

水槽飼育情報

飼育難易度

気性

Peaceful

最小水槽サイズ

150 リットル

水温

10-24

pH 範囲

6.0-8.0

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Taxonomy

目	Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows)
科	Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows)
種	Carassius auratus

Names in Other Languages

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

よくある質問

Can you eat 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.

How big does Common Goldfish get?

Common Goldfish can grow up to 45.0 cm long and weigh 2.0 kg.

Is Common Goldfish good for aquariums?

Common goldfish has a easy care level, a peaceful temperament, requires a minimum tank size of 150 liters.

Where is Common Goldfish 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 Common Goldfish endangered?

The conservation status of Common Goldfish is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Common Goldfish belong to?

Common Goldfish (Carassius auratus) belongs to the family Cyprinidae (Carps and minnows) in the order Cypriniformes (Carps and minnows).