In contrast to Figaro, Cleo is generally more mature, but nonetheless, affectionate, innocent and sweet. She seems to obey Geppetto's orders, going far to remind Figaro for instance, not to eat his supper until Geppetto returns and successfully finds Pinocchio. She also displays a bit of a playful affectionate side with Figaro, expecting him to give a good night kiss, and even kissing him, much to the little kitten's disgust. Despite this, she also cares for her family dearly, as she is seen briefly comforting Figaro after Pinocchio lost his life from saving Geppetto from Monstro.
Physical appearance[]
Cleo is a small and slender goldfish with four orange fins. The scales on her upper body are orange while her lower body's scales are yellow. Her face is a peachy color which has powder blue eyelids, purplish-brown eyes, rosy cheeks and red lips.
Cleo is always seen in her fishbowl, often reacting or responding to a situation through silent smiles and water twirls. She appears to be very affectionate, specifically toward Geppetto and Figaro (who seems to hold a mild dislike toward her). When asked by Geppetto whether or not the name "Pinocchio" sounds any good for his latest puppet creation, Cleo shows her distaste, but the name goes through, anyway. Later on, when Pinocchio is given life by the Blue Fairy, he is sent off to school along with the other children. Excited to have a family, Geppetto sets up a delicious dinner, including a small piece of cake for Cleo. Unfortunately, Pinocchio does not return, resulting in Cleo, Geppetto, and Figaro heading out to find them. The trio ends up in the belly of Monstro the Whale, and eventually, give up any hope of escape. As such, Cleo begins to build her own tombstones, knowing she will perish, along with her loved ones, should they not escape or manage to eat. Surprisingly, Pinocchio arrives and concocts a way to free them. The plan succeeds but results in Pinocchio's demise. Geppetto, Cleo, and the others return to their village home and mourn the death of the little wooden boy, only to find his act of bravery granted his revival (via the Blue Fairy). Once this realization dons upon Cleo and the others, a celebration is held.
Cleo played a role in the short under the care of a woman by the name of Aunt Delilah (Mammy Two Shoes). Here, Figaro tries various methods of trying to get Cleo for his supper, only to be stopped by Delilah each time.
Other appearances[]
The model sheet for Cleo was reused for the featured fish solo dancer in the "Arabian Dance" segment of "The Nutcracker Suite" in Fantasia. Though her fins were made longer to make her a more graceful and sensual dancer.
In Fun and Fancy Free, Cleo appeared briefly, having an encounter with Jiminy, the film's host.
In the Aladdin television series, Cleo also made a cameo in an episode inside the whale with Figaro, while Genie looked like Geppetto.
Cleo also made occasional appearances in House of Mouse. In "The Mouse Who Came to Dinner", she makes a cameo sitting with Geppetto, Pinocchio, and Figaro clapping after the cartoon.
Cleo makes a cameo on the last page of issue #7 of the Darkwing Duck comic book, along with Sebastian and Dory, reacting in shock to the return of the monstrous Paddywhack.
Cleo appears as an Audio-Animatronic on Pinocchio's Daring Journey who pops up and down from her fishbowl in Geppetto's bedroom located in the Pinocchio Village Workshop. She also appeared in the Walt Disney's Parade Of Dreams as an Audio-Animatronic who swims in circles inside her fishbowl on top of the Dreams Of Laughter parade float.
