The goldfish is a freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae of order Cypriniformes. It is one of the most commonly kept aquarium fish. A relatively small member of the carp family, the goldfish is native to east Asia.
Scientific name: Carassius auratus
Conservation status: Least Concern Encyclopedia of Life
Higher classification: Carassius
Rank: Species
Phylum: Chordata
Did you know: Goldfish prefer a pH range of 6.5-8.5. eol.org