Goldfish Varieties and Genetics (PDF)

The goldfish, Carassius auratus, a member of the Carp family,
Cyprinidae, has been domesticated for many hundreds of years, as a
food fish, a laboratory animal and now most important commercially,
for ornamental and aesthetic purposes. There are now many scores of
recognised varieties, which have been produced over time by
selection processes and other methods described in detail in this
stimulating book.

Goldfish Varieties and Genetics covers all major aspects
relating to goldfish breeding and genetics in a readable and
user-friendly style. An account is presented of the domestication
and evolution of the goldfish, including comprehensive details of
the relevant genetic and biological principles involved in the
development strategies and production of new varieties. The book
also covers the subject of goldfish appreciation and the
international significance of goldfish shows and show standards.
The book concludes with an exciting forward look at the potential
evolutionary future for the goldfish.

This important and timely book brings together, for the first
time, a wealth of scientific information, presented in a clear and
understandable manner by Dr Joseph Smartt, who has many years'
experience working in fish genetics and breeding. The book is a
must-have purchase for all serious goldfish breeders, hobbyists and
dealers, fish biologists and geneticists, aquarium keepers and
aquaculture personnel.

The author, Joseph Smartt is a Senior Visiting Research Fellow
at the Department of Biological Sciences, University of
Southampton, UK.