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Lionhead Goldfish
About Lionhead Goldfish
Lionhead Goldfish is a cross between a goldfish and a cheffish. Therefore, this goldfish has a head with several bumps. In the 17th and 18th centuries, this type of goldfish was introduced and bred in China and Japan. The breeding results in Japan produced lion head goldfish with a rounded back, modified tail, and minor head growth size.
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Common Name
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Chinese Lionhead Goldfish, Fancy Goldfish, Maruko, Buffalo-Head 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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Amphiprioninae
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Family
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Cyprinidae
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SuperFamily
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Cyprinoidea
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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 Lionhead Goldfish |
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Color
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Orange
White
Red
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Pattern
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Striped
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Characteristics
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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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5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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8 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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60°F to 75°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
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Water Hardness
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Soft
Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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30 gallons |
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pH
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6.5 to 7.5 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Lionhead Goldfish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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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 Lionhead Goldfish. |
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Lifespan
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20 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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China
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