Specimen Information

Carassius auratus
Carassius auratus
(Goldfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1882736
GroupFishes
GenusCarassius
Speciesauratus
Common NameGoldfish
StateWA
CountyKing
LocalityNewaukum Creek, Creek tributary of Newaukum Creek
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameDuwamish
HUC8 Number17110013
HUC10 NameLower Green River
HUC10 Number1711001303
HUC12 NameNewaukum Creek-Green River
HUC12 Number171100130303
Map
Collection Day26
Collection Month1
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46156
Author:Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Date:2025
Title:WDFW confirmed aquatic invasive species detections in 2024
Publisher:Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
CommentsRP observed a carp in creek on private residence and stated that neighboring property has dammed the creek to create a pond. Species was identified as a Golfdish. Julian Douglas, regional habitat biologist, contacted RP about dam and will visit residence.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierWashington Department of Fish and Wildlife
Year ClassAdult


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/6/2025].

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