An Australian Scientist Makes a Surprising Discovery at a Suburban Lake in Western Australia
Dulana Herath, a biologist based in Perth, has caught the world’s longest goldfish, according to the Australian aquatic service company Pases Aqua, where he serves as director.
A stunning image of the giant goldfish beside a measuring tape shows its exact length of approximately 82 cm.
The “monster” goldfish measuring approximately 82 cm. (Photo: Pases Aqua).
Pases Aqua issued a statement, describing Mr. Herath’s discovery as “astonishing and noteworthy,” affirming that it exemplifies “the diverse aquatic life in unexpected places.”
The company noted: “The record-breaking goldfish has attracted the attention of both the scientific community and local residents,” adding that “this wonderful story has illuminated the hidden wonders right in our backyards.”
According to government officials, typically, goldfish caught in Western Australia can measure up to 200 mm. They also mentioned on the local government website that goldfish in the southwestern part of the state, where Mr. Herath fished, can be double that size.
WAtoday.com reported that Mr. Herath was fishing at Blue Lake Park in Joondalup, about a 20-minute drive from Perth. The record-breaking goldfish was among over 100 fish he caught while working to restore wetlands around the city.
“Indeed, it was a monster,” Mr. Herath told Nine News. The biologist explained that the abundant food supply in the local waterways is part of the reason why this fish and others grow unusually large. This is a concern, as even small ponds today are home to many large fish.
