Carassius auratus
Carassius auratus
(Goldfish)
Fishes
Exotic

24 results for Carassius auratus (Goldfish)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
4257 Carassius auratus Water Quality Anecdotal N/A Carassius auratus feed at the water bottom where they stir up sediment, changing water... 36142
4297 Carassius auratus Water Quality Anecdotal N/A Carassius auratus feed at the water bottom where they stir up sediment, changing water... 36237
4299 Carassius auratus Competition Observational Field Carassius auratus were found to outcompete and replace native, endemic fishes in Nevada... 119
4300 Carassius auratus Competition Anecdotal Field Carassius auratus populations reduce population density of catostomus... 217
4301 Carassius auratus Competition Observational Field Carassius auratus has become the dominant species in many areas where it is established in... 217
4302 Carassius auratus Competition Anecdotal Field Carassius auratus has been noted to jeopardize native, endemic pupfish through competition... 36238
4307 Carassius auratus Water Quality Experimental Laboratory Carassius auratus bottom foraging increased the turbidity of the water and decreases... 15403
4308 Carassius auratus Habitat Alteration Experimental Laboratory Carassius auratus bottom foraging increased the turbidity of the water. 15403
4310 Carassius auratus Food Web Anecdotal Laboratory Carassius auratus bottom foraging increased the turbidity of the water, which could impact... 15403
4311 Carassius auratus Habitat Alteration Experimental Laboratory Carassius auratus decreased vegetation cover through foraging as well as physically... 15403
4312 Carassius auratus Habitat Alteration Experimental Laboratory Carassius auratus decreased vegetation cover through foraging as well as physically... 15403
4313 Carassius auratus Predation/Herbivory Experimental Laboratory Carassius auratus decreased vegetation cover through foraging. 15403
4314 Carassius auratus Water Quality Observational Field Carassius auratus increases the turbidity of water. 1910
4315 Carassius auratus Recreation Anecdotal Field Carassius auratus increases the turbidity of water in a suburban lake, which is though to... 1910
4316 Carassius auratus Food Web Anecdotal Field Carassius auratus increases the turbidity of water in a suburban lake, which is though to... 1910
4324 Carassius auratus Competition Experimental Laboratory Carassius auratus presence changes the body condition and increases fecundity of the... 36258
4325 Carassius auratus Water Quality Experimental Laboratory Carassius auratus increases turbidity of water. 36261
4335 Carassius auratus Genetic Anecdotal N/A Carassius auratus hybridizes with the crucian carp Carassius carassius in its... 36258
4336 Carassius auratus Genetic Observational Field Carassius auratus hybridizes with the crucian carp Carassius carassius in its... 36268
4341 Carassius auratus Other Experimental Laboratory Carassius auratus acts as a host fish for the freshwater mussel larvae of the paper... 13994
4342 Carassius auratus Predation/Herbivory Experimental Laboratory Carassius auratus feeds on the larvae and eggs of the Eastern Long-Toed Salamander... 16643
6434 Carassius auratus Food Web Observational Laboratory Predation of the exotic Carassius auratus by the native water snake Natrix natrix... 39479
6435 Carassius auratus Predation/Herbivory Observational Laboratory Predation of the exotic Carassius auratus by the native water snake Natrix natrix... 39479
6923 Carassius auratus Competition Anecdotal N/A Goldfish probably compete with native fishes for food and space. 217

Data Disclaimer: These data are preliminary or provisional and are subject to revision. They are being provided to meet the need for timely best science. The data have not received final approval by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and are provided on the condition that neither the USGS nor the U.S. Government shall be held liable for any damages resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of the data.

Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/27/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.