- Scientific name:
Carassius auratus
- Lifespan:
10 years
- Main diet:
Blood worms, pellet food
The goldfish is a descendant of the wild gibel carp – originally a small, unattractive dark gray or brown carp. In the period between the Three Kingdoms and Eastern Jin, the golden gibel carp was first discovered. Since the word fish, pronounced as "yu" in Chinese, signifies surplus, the hobby of rearing goldfish has long been associated by the Chinese with good luck and prosperity. It was one of the first fish to be domesticated, during the Song Dynasty in China. Over 300 varieties of goldfish exist today, each with its own unique coloration and physical characteristics. Goldfish can live to up to 10 years old.
- In Chinese culture, the goldfish is a symbol of good fortune, peace and friendship.
- I Can't can the lick on is in chinese
Comments (8)
JimmyN said
at 2:31 pm on Feb 4, 2010
good job stay better
JellyT said
at 2:33 pm on Feb 4, 2010
what up you jimmy ?
TylerZ said
at 2:53 pm on Feb 4, 2010
Nice fish!
TylerZ said
at 2:43 pm on Feb 9, 2010
i never seen the goldfish..
amandaJ said
at 8:08 pm on Feb 9, 2010
great pictures and information but I think you should add information on the domain, kingdom, phylum, order, family, genus, and species a goldfish is in.
JellyT said
at 2:28 pm on Feb 18, 2010
thanks but i don't know how to that
JimmyN said
at 2:52 pm on Feb 18, 2010
I am jimmy ng good job Jimmy ng
Stanly Martin said
at 1:09 pm on Mar 13, 2010
A good start I would like to see more information and evidence that you have done some research.
2.5 points
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