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Shubunkin Goldfish
About Shubunkin Goldfish
The Shubunkin Goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a freshwater fish with longer fins than the comet carp. Meanwhile, shubunkin carp are divided into 3: london shubunkins, American shubunkins, and bristol shubunkins. All variants of shubunkin fish have their own characteristics. Some are fat and short, have slimmer body shapes, and have long, broad bodies.
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Common Name
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Harlequin goldfish
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Carassius auratus
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Species
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Carassius auratus
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Genus
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Carassius
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SubFamily
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Macropodusinae
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Family
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Cyprinidae
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SuperFamily
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Cyprinioidea
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SubOrder
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Cyprinoidei
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Order
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Cypriniformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Shubunkin Goldfish |
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Color
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Orange
Yellow
Red
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Pattern
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Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
Dorsal Fins
Anal Fins
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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9 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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18 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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65°F to 72°F |
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Substrate
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Fine Gravel
Plant Substrate
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Water Hardness
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Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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50 gallons |
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pH
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6.0 to 8.0 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Shubunkin Goldfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Curious
Calm
Playful
Sociable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Shubunkin Goldfish. |
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Lifespan
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30 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Japan
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