Black Moor Fancy Goldfish
Description
of the Black Moor Fancy Goldfish
The Black Moor Fancy Goldfish (Carassius auratus) can
be distinguished by its large protruding eyes. It is also
commonly known as the Black Peony, Black Dragon Tail, Telescope
Goldfish and Popeye Goldfish. In China it is
known as Dragon-Eye and Kuro Demekin in Japan. The Black Moors
coloring and protruding eyes develop as they grow. They can live
for up to 25 years!
Profile of
the Black Moor Fancy Goldfish
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Black Moor Fancy Goldfish species.
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Size: Up To 25cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
Coldwater Aquariums, Large Outdoor Ponds
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Diet / Feeding:
Flakes, Pellets, Brine Shrimp. Do not overfeed!
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Temperament:
Ideal community fish but do not home with Siamese Fighting
Fish
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Habitat: Large
Coldwater Tanks
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Behaviour: Good
addition to a community aquarium
Scientific
Classification of the Black Moor Fancy 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.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Black Moor Fancy Goldfish?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Black Moor Fancy Goldfish slimy?
Black Moor Fancy Goldfish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Black Moor Fancy Goldfish to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Black Moor Fancy Goldfish have gills?
Gills enable the Black Moor Fancy Goldfish to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Black Moor Fancy Goldfish have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Black Moor Fancy Goldfish
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Black Moor Fancy Goldfish
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Black Moor Fancy Goldfish
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Black Moor Fancy Goldfish
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Black Moor Fancy Goldfish
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