Specimen Information

Carassius auratus
Carassius auratus
(Goldfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1872908
GroupFishes
GenusCarassius
Speciesauratus
Common NameGoldfish
StateCO
CountyEl Paso
LocalityColorado Springs, Monument Valley Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFountain
HUC8 Number11020003
HUC10 NameMonument Creek
HUC10 Number1102000301
HUC12 NameLower Monument Creek
HUC12 Number110200030107
Map
Collection Day8
Collection Month4
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
CommentsPond was renovated/restored several years ago; fish introduced to pond since then
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierM. Neilson (U.S. Geological Survey)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected12
Photo
Carassius auratus
Carassius auratus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/11/2025].

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