Contents Index of fishes General parts of a fish
	Kelvin K P Lim and Peter K L Ng

Family Cyprinidae About the family in general Genus Carasius Photo: Yip Hoi Kee Goldfish Carasius auratus Ikan Emas, Primarily freshwater fish; 20 cm; oviparous; omnivorous; gregarious; midwater to near-bottom dweller. Introduced, commonly cultivated. Rural ponds. The goldfish has a long history of association with man. As a result, there is much folklore associated with it. It has been domesticated into a multitude of odd shapes and sizes, much more so than the carp. Ornamental fish farmers in Singapore produce goldfish varieties in large quantities, and the individuals which are slightly deformed or not of the right colour are culled, and used for the feeder-fish industry. The occasional goldfish has been introduced into ponds, or even into canals. Unlike the carp, it does not have barbels.

Introduction Freshwater habitats Fishes in Singapore Conservation Amazing Fishy Facts About the guidebook

From A Guide to Common Freshwater Fishes of Singapore by Kelvin K P Lim and Peter K L Ng Published by the Singapore Science Centre and sponsored by BP @Raffles Museum of Biodiversity Research and Singapore Science Centre