The longest goldfish to date measured 18.7 inches. The fish, which belonged to a Dutch lady, was never weighed, so his mass remains unclear. However, a goldfish caught in Michigan measured 15 inches and weighed 3 lbs, so itâs safe to assume that Dutch behemoth weighed in excess of 3 lbs.
They range in size from less than an inch to several inches. The giant desert centipede is usually 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) long, while the common desert centipede is 4 to 5 inches (10 to 13 cm) long.The larger giant desert centipede is orange with a black head and tail. This warning coloration advertises the centipede as dangerous.hey range in size from less than an inch to several inches. The giant desert centipede is usually 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) long, while the common desert centipede is 4 to 5 inches (10 to 13 cm) long.
Both of these groups of invertebrates have long, segmented bodies with either one pair (centipedes) or two pairs (millipedes) of legs on each segment. Their food preferences vary greatly. Centipedes: Centipedes have pair of poison claws behind the head and use the poison to paralyze their prey, usually small insects. However, the jaws of centipedes are weak and can rarely penetrate human skin. The rare individuals who are bitten may experience localized swelling and pain no worse than a bee sting.