Specimen Information

Carassius auratus
Carassius auratus
(Goldfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1695514
GroupFishes
GenusCarassius
Speciesauratus
Common NameGoldfish
CountryCanada
StateQC
LocalityBurbank Pond (Étang Burbank)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
Map
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Collection Month5
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:37998
Author:CBC News.
Date:2022
Title:Quebec town faces off against goldfish that threaten local wildlife
Publisher:CBC News
CommentsPartial spring kill of established population.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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