Specimen Information

Carassius auratus
Carassius auratus
(Goldfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID1882737
GroupFishes
GenusCarassius
Speciesauratus
Common NameGoldfish
StateWA
CountySpokane
LocalityPrivate Waterbody, Lincoln Park pond 2221 E Southeast Blvd Spokane WA 99223
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Spokane
HUC8 Number17010305
HUC10 NameSaltese Creek-Spokane River
HUC10 Number1701030504
HUC12 NameChester Creek-Spokane River
HUC12 Number170103050402
Map
Collection Day12
Collection Month4
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 goldfish in Lincoln Park pond and received a SCP to trap and remove the fish. RP provided an outdoor lesson to third grade Franklin Elementary students on the removal project as part of their nature connection learning program.
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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