The Goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater fish that is commonly kept as pets in aquariums. They are from China. Goldfish that have been released into the wild have become invasive pets in North America.
Stats
- Population: Unknown
- Life Span: 6 Years
- Top Speed: 0.5-2 MPH
- Weight: 2 Pounds
- Length 3.9-18.9 Inches
Geographical Distribution
Continents:
- Oceania
- Asia
Biomes:
- Freshwater
- Brackish water
- Sea ice
- Estuaries
- Anthropogenic biome
- Lakes
Diet (Omnivore)
- Crustations
- Insects
- Plant matter
Fun Facts
Fact #1
They are big for a pet fish and can reach a length of 18.9 inches under the right care.
Fact #2
They can live 10-20 years in captivity.
Fact #3
Goldfish can learn and be trained to respond to feeding cues and basic tasks.
Fact #4
Goldfish survive winter well and can handle low oxygen.