Specimen Information

Carassius auratus
Carassius auratus
(Goldfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID156918
GroupFishes
GenusCarassius
Speciesauratus
Common NameGoldfish
StatePA
CountyErie
LocalityLake Erie at Presque Isle Bay, City of Erie ("Lagoons" area near East Canoe Livery of Presque Isle State Park)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLake Erie
HUC8 Number04260000
HUC10 NameFrontal Lake Erie
HUC10 Number0426000001
HUC12 NameLacarpe Creek-Frontal Lake Erie
HUC12 Number042600000102
Map
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Collection Day20
Collection Month5
Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsMay have been there about 40 years.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Carassius auratus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/10/2024].

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