Goldfish
Carassius auratus
A small ornamental fish originally from East Asia, commonly kept as pets but also found in wild freshwater systems. They are considered an invasive species in many waterways.
Goldfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Carassius auratus
- Typical size
- 4-12 inches, 0.2-2 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Goldfish inhabit ponds, lakes, slow-moving rivers, and urban water features. They are typically not targeted by anglers as they are small and considered non-native pests in most wild waters. Occasionally caught incidentally while fishing for other freshwater species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a goldfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksGoldfish questions people ask
Goldfish is Carassius auratus.
A typical goldfish runs 4-12 inches, 0.2-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every goldfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Goldfish inhabit ponds, lakes, slow-moving rivers, and urban water features. They are typically not targeted by anglers as they are small and considered non-native pests in most wild waters. Occasionally caught incidentally while fishing for other freshwater species. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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