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What is the golden fish real name?
goldfish, (Carassius auratus), ornamental aquarium and pond fish of the carp family (Cyprinidae) native to East Asia but introduced into many other areas. The goldfish resembles the carp (Cyprinus carpio) but differs from its relative in having no mouth barbels.
Is a golden fish real?
A type of carp, goldfish were domesticated nearly 2,000 years ago for use as ornamental fish in ponds and tanks. Don’t confuse goldfish with its oversized cousin koi, another type of domesticated carp. There’s a common misconception that koi are large goldfish, but they are distinct species.
What means golden fish?
noun, plural (especially collectively) gold·fish, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) gold·fish·es. a small, usually yellow or orange fish, Carassius auratus, of the carp family, native to China, bred in many varieties and often kept in fishbowls and pools.
What does gold fish look like?
They can vary in size, color, and shape. Many are orange-gold in color, but some are grayish-white with orange spots (like the comet goldfish) and some have black spots or are olive-green. There are fancy goldfish, like the Jikin, which has a butterfly or peacock type tail.
How many golden fish are there?
Unlike some other species of fish, goldfish prefer being around other fish. They’ll get depressed and may even die if they’re left to live a lonely life by themselves. That’s why you need a tank that’s big enough for at least 2 or 3 goldfish at a time.
Where do gold fish come from?
They are domesticated in China more than a thousand years ago and come to Japan around the late 16th century. They go to Europe and beyond as a pet and living ornament for aquaria and fountains via Macao. The first drawing of goldfish in England is by botanist James Petiver in 1711.
Are goldfish yellow?
Goldfish, originally raised as a food fish, and originally more of a grey/green color have been documented for thousands of years now. Goldfish from ancient times of course exhibited many color morphs such as gold, red, white, and even yellow.
Are goldfish orange or yellow?
Since most goldfish are orange, the coloration they display comes from a combination of yellow and red. Sometimes a goldfish can have patches of orange (which can be more yellow or more red) on a white background.