Specimen Information

Carassius auratus
Carassius auratus
(Goldfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1757736
GroupFishes
GenusCarassius
Speciesauratus
Common NameGoldfish
StatePA
CountyErie
LocalityPresque Isle, Lake Erie
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLake Erie
HUC8 Number04260000
HUC10 NameLake Erie
HUC10 Number0426000002
HUC12 NameLake Erie
HUC12 Number042600000200
Map
Collection Month3
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Reference 1
Ref. Number:44900
Author:Swift, M.
Date:2024
Title:Giant goldfish at Presque Isle serves as reminder for invasive species week
Publisher:TRIB Live
Record TypeLiterature
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/15/2025].

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