The world’s longest goldfish (Carassius auratus) is owned by Joris Gijsbers and measured 47.4 cm (18.7 in) from snout to tail-fin end on 24 March 2003 in Hapert, The Netherlands.
This week’s Guinness World Records:
Monday, 28 January – Click here
Tuesday, 24 January – Click here
Wednesday, 25 January – Click here
Thursday, 26 January – Click here
Friday 27 January – Click here
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