Goldfish

Carassius auratus

The goldfish is a freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae of the order Cypriniformes. It is commonly kept as a pet in indoor aquariums, and is one of the most popular aquarium fish. Goldfish released into the wild have become an invasive pest in parts of North America and Australia.

Scientific name

Carassius auratus

Family

Cyprinidae

IUCN status

LC