Goldfish
Carassius auratus
Goldfish are carp relatives whose familiar ornamental colors and body shapes were developed through selective breeding.
Goldfish
Classic GoldfishCarassius auratus Warm orange and a pale belly keep the Classic Goldfish simple and cheerful.
The in-game Classic design. Select the card to inspect it.
Typical length
15–20 cmWater type
FreshwaterScientific name
Carassius auratusReal-world references. Size varies with age, population and environment.
Native range
Originally eastern Asia; people have introduced goldfish to fresh waters around the world.
Habitat
Quiet freshwater pools, backwaters and vegetated lakes; domesticated fish are also raised in ponds.
Diet in nature
An omnivore eating small crustaceans, insect larvae, plant material and detritus.
Natural appearance
Wild-looking fish can be olive or muted gold. Domestic varieties include orange, white, black and mixed colors, with many different fin and body shapes.
Did you know?
The name does not guarantee a gold-colored fish: the same species includes dark, pale and multicolored ornamental varieties.
An ornamental freshwater species with many domesticated varieties.
Sources & species notes
- US Geological Survey — Goldfishhttps://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/factsheet.aspx?speciesid=508
- Southern Regional Aquaculture Center — Koi and Goldfishhttps://extension.rwfm.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2013/09/SRAC-Publication-No.-7201-Species-Profile-Koi-and-Goldfish.pdf
Explore this species’ in-game skins below. ChillTank includes artistic colourways as well as Classic designs; skin names and rarities are game concepts.























