2 results for Carassius auratus (Goldfish)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Geographic Location Reference
4315 Carassius auratus Recreation Anecdotal Field Carassius auratus increases the turbidity of water in a suburban lake, which is though to be the reason for the extirpation of stocked game fish. Removal of the goldfish (for the second time) and rehabilitation of the lake was estimated at $300,000. 1910
6927 Carassius auratus Recreation Anecdotal N/A In the United States, large numbers of goldfish are cultured as bait, as forage for sport fishes, and as young fish that are then sold in the aquarium trade, mostly as live food (i.e. feeder fish) for carnivorous ornamental fishes. 821

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