2007-12-03 07:00:47 · 8 answers · asked by TracylovesABBA 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
Goldfish are egg layers and don't become "pregnant". When a goldfish is laden with eggs, she is said to be gravid.
Edit: As another answerer mentioned, "gravid" is a term generally used for live bearing fish and snakes. Gravid is widely used in the medical profession to refer to human pregnancy. I have been breeding goldfish for over 20 years and my colleagues and I use the term "gravid" when referencing the state of a female goldfish being laden with eggs. The term is frequently used with egg laying reptiles as well.
2007-12-03 09:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by Finatic 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since Goldfish can't get pregnant (they are egg layers, like another answer said), there isn't a name for a pregnant Goldfish. Goldfish in roe (when they have eggs ready to be fertilized) are simply called "Goldfish". There is no real special name (though "twit" and others are often used).
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2007-12-03 15:31:04 · answer #2 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
The correct term is 'egg laden'. There is no specific word, but many people wrongfully refer to them , I'm sure you know :o) , as a twit,tw*t,twirp,or twerp. None of these are actually what they are called, as these terms way, way back referred to pregnancy, and gold fish do not become pregnant. Only live bearing fish would be considered pregnant. Many people also called anything egg or live bearing that is carrying,,,gravid...this term is correct with live bearing snakes and fish only.
2007-12-03 15:29:29 · answer #3 · answered by stulisa42 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Goldfish lay eggs,
They dont get pregnant =]
2007-12-03 15:11:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
begins with t and ends in t four letters anagram of watt any help
2007-12-03 15:55:55 · answer #5 · answered by b beru 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
the first letter is T,
the second is W,
the third letter is A,
The fourth is T.
Unbelievable but true!
2007-12-03 16:22:51 · answer #6 · answered by ADELE P 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
you should buy these special nets for keeping the baby fishes safe and thats what i did when fish gave birth and you can buy it at a pet store
2007-12-03 15:10:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 9⤋
i would love to tell you but i would get a violation
sorry xx
2007-12-03 15:06:51 · answer #8 · answered by nosy 3 · 2⤊ 6⤋