Carassius auratus
Carassius auratus
(Goldfish)
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2 results for Carassius auratus (Goldfish)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
4315 Carassius auratus Recreation Anecdotal Field Carassius auratus increases the turbidity of water in a suburban lake, which is though to... 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... 821

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [7/9/2026].

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