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Goldfish
Carassius auratus
Also known as: edible goldfish • gibel carp • gold crucian carp
Kingdom: Animalia• Family: Cyprinidae• Order: Cypriniformes
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.
Quick Facts
Common Names:
Goldfish, edible goldfish, gibel carp, gold crucian carp, golden carp, goldfish, native carp, Carp, Crucian carp, Edible goldfish, Gibel carp, Gold crucian carp, Goldcarp, Golden carp, Native carp, New Zealand, Prussian carp, Carassin, Gold carp, Hohtâhé-noma'he, kåʹllkueʹll, Common Goldfish, Domestic Goldfish, Funa, Gold Carp, Gold Crucian Carp, Golden Carp, I'a'ula'ula, Round Crucian Carp
Class:
Actinopteri
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Data Sources
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References
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Distribution Statistics
10
Observations
11
Countries
Top Locations
TW
1
Acacia Reservation, Cleveland Metroparks (OH: Cuyahoga County, Lyndhurst)
1
Greensborough, Markham, ON, Canada
1
Ash St, Hollis, NH, US
1
Canoa Ranch, AZ, USA
1
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First: 9/17/2015 · Latest: 4/14/2025
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