Specimen Information

Carassius auratus
Carassius auratus
(Goldfish)
Fishes
Exotic

Specimen ID44941
GroupFishes
GenusCarassius
Speciesauratus
Common NameGoldfish
StateVA
LocalityBlackwater River, southeast VA
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameBlackwater
HUC8 Number03010202
Map
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Collection Year1962
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalVA Fish Comm
Museum Cat NumberROANOKE COLLEGE, NO. 6
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/3/2024].

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