Specimen Information

Carassius auratus
Carassius auratus
(Goldfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID166752
GroupFishes
GenusCarassius
Speciesauratus
Common NameGoldfish
StateNY
CountyErie
LocalityErie Canal (Tonawanda Creek) [in Tonawanda]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNiagara River
HUC8 Number04270101
HUC10 NameLower Tonawanda Creek
HUC10 Number0427010105
HUC12 NameBear Ridge-Tonawanda Creek
HUC12 Number042701010505
Map
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Collection Day23
Collection Month6
Collection Year2006
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
CommentsOne orange colored and two natural copper colored.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected3
Size9.5, 11.75, and 12.5 inches
Photo
Carassius auratus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/23/2024].

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