Specimen Information

Carassius auratus
Carassius auratus
(Goldfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID32018
GroupFishes
GenusCarassius
Speciesauratus
Common NameGoldfish
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade
Localitya small borrow pit (presumably Wayside Park in Perrine based on Taylor and Courtenay 1986)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 NameCoral Gables
HUC10 Number0309020616
HUC12 NameCutler Drain Canal
HUC12 Number030902061601
Map
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Collection Year1976
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:1791
Author:Shafland, P.L.
Date:1976
Title:The continuing problem of non-native fishes in Florida.
Journal:Fisheries
Volume:1
Issue:6
Pages:25
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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