Specimen Information

Carassius auratus
Carassius auratus
(Goldfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1873977
GroupFishes
GenusCarassius
Speciesauratus
Common NameGoldfish
StateNY
CountyNassau
LocalitySeamans Creek
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSouthern Long Island
HUC8 Number02030202
HUC10 NameSouth Oyster Bay-Jones Inlet
HUC10 Number0203020202
HUC12 NameSeaford Creek-South Oyster Bay
HUC12 Number020302020202
Map
Collection Day24
Collection Month4
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierWesley Daniel (USGS)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Carassius auratus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/2/2026].

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