Specimen Information

Carassius auratus × Cyprinus carpio
Carassius auratus × Cyprinus carpio
(Goldfish × Common Carp)
Fishes
Exotic Hybrid
Collection Info
Point Map
Species Profile
Animated Map

Specimen ID159909
GroupFishes
GenusCarassius
Speciesauratus × Cyprinus carpio
Common NameGoldfish × Common Carp
StateIL
CountyWhiteside
LocalityRock River
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLower Rock
HUC8 Number07090005
Map
Collection Year1997
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhybridized
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:14023
Author:Illinois Natural History Survey.
Date:2004
Title:Illinois Natural History Survey Fish Collection Database Search Results.
Publisher:Illinois Natural History Survey.
Record TypeLiterature
Disposalmuseum
Museum Cat NumberINHS 47951
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/5/2025].

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