Fish Species

Lionhead Goldfish

Lionhead Goldfish - Description

The Lionhead Goldfish is also commonly known as the Ranchu in Japan. It can be recognised by its lack of dorsal fin and also has a  large growth on its head which is thought to resemble a bunch of grapes!

It is not recommended for beginners, it is not as hardy as fancy goldfish varieties.

Popular Name: Lionhead Goldfish
Species: Carassius auratus auratus

Profile of the Lionhead Goldfish

This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Lionhead Goldfish species.

  • Size: 13cm

  • Diet / Feeding: Commercial Dried Fish Food Flakes

  • Temperament: Peaceful

  • Habitat:Outdoor Pond or Coldwater Tank

  • Behaviour: Good community fish but a slow swimmer, ensure it is getting enough food

Scientific Classification of the Lionhead Goldfish

Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy.

  • Species: Carassius auratus auratus

  • Popular Name: Lionhead Goldfish

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Cypriniformes

  • Family: Cyprinidae

Pet Fish Index

Facts about Fish Species - Lionhead Goldfish

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

 

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