Goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater, brackish species recorded in Hong Kong, Taiwan. It is found at depths of 0–20 m. The main season in Hong Kong, Taiwan runs all year.
Scientific name: Carassius auratus · Water: Freshwater, Brackish · Season: All year · Also known as: Goldfish / crucian carp
Size: 10–35 cm
Weight: 0.1–1.5 kg
The goldfish, in its wild crucian-carp form, is a small deep-bodied, barbel-less fish common in Hong Kong reservoirs and streams. It is omnivorous, feeding on plankton, benthic invertebrates and plant debris, and its hardiness and numbers make it a dependable entry-level catch on fine hooks with paste or worm. It is present all year and still bites, if more slowly, in cool weather.
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