Goldfish
Carassius auratus
Adult goldfish live in ponds, lakes, slow-moving streams, and human-kept aquariums, especially where vegetation and soft bottoms provide foraging sites. They are active, social freshwater fish that root through sediment and nibble plants while cruising steadily through open water. Their omnivorous diet includes algae, aquatic plants, insect larvae, small crustaceans, detritus, and other edible matter. A notable trait is their hardiness, allowing them to survive in a wide range of water temperatures and oxygen conditions.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Goldfish Fry
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- Goldfish