Species learning profile

鲫鱼

Carassius auratus

Goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater fish associated with pond habitat in Global. People have selectively bred this species for more than a thousand years.

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At a glance

水域
淡水
Habitat
池塘
最大长度
48 cm
分布范围
全球
Cyprinidae
Cypriniformes

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How to identify 鲫鱼

  • Often orange or gold, but also white, black, or patterned.
  • Compact carp shape with a broad flowing tail in many varieties.
  • Reported maximum length: 48 cm — up to about the length of a guitar. Maximum is not the same as typical adult size.

Field note: color, size, and markings can change with age, sex, season, depth, and lighting. Use several traits together.

Place and pattern

Where it lives—and how it behaves

Habitat and range

This species is associated with pond habitat across Global. Local depth, cover, temperature, oxygen, and food availability determine where it can thrive.

Behavior

Uses pond habitat for feeding, shelter, migration, or reproduction.

Food-web connections

What it eats and why it matters

Diet

A flexible mix of plant matter, insects, detritus, and small aquatic animals.

Ecological role

It occupies a distinct place in its food web as consumer, prey, or both..

Remember

One fact worth keeping

鲫鱼可长到约 48 厘米,常见于池塘附近。

Think like a conservationist

A conservation lens

Population health depends on intact habitat, clean water, and responsible harvest where fishing occurs.

This habitat lens is not a current population-status assessment. Status can differ among regions and change as new assessments are published; follow the reference links and local fisheries or wildlife agencies for current decisions.

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Quick knowledge check

Which habitat is most closely associated with Goldfish in this guide?

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References and further reading

Fishdle summarizes stable identification and ecology concepts in plain language. Taxonomy and population knowledge continue to change, so use primary assessments and regional authorities for conservation or management decisions.

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