United States (contiguous states) country information
Common names:
Funa, Goldfish, Goldfish
Occurrence:
introduced
Salinity:
freshwater
Abundance:
common (usually seen)
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Ref: Page, L.M. and B.M. Burr, 2011
Importance:
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Aquaculture:
commercial
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Ref: Stone, N., E. Park, L. Dorman and H. Thomforde, 1997
Regulations:
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Uses:
live export: yes;
Comments:
First introduced in the late 1600s; now established in much of the country based on 2011 report (Ref. 86798). Found in fresh and brackish waters of Chesapeake Bay tributaries in Maryland (Ref. 39170). Occurs in shallow, muddy pools and backwaters of sluggish rivers, ponds and lakes. Usually found in warm turbid or vegetated water (Ref. 86798). Bred in Arkansas for bait (Ref. 26870). A popular aquarium fish, found in 100% of pet shops near Lakes Erie and Ontario (Ref. 53249). Also Ref. 1739, 6029, 27549, 93252.
National Checklist:
Country Information:
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/us.html
National Fisheries Authority:
http://www.nmfs.gov
Occurrences:
OccurrencesPoint map
Main Ref:
Page, L.M. and B.M. Burr, 2011
National Database:
Teleostei (teleosts) > Cypriniformes (Carps) > Cyprinidae (Minnows or carps) > Cyprininae
Etymology: Carassius:Latinization of , karass, karausche, European crucian carp (Ref. 45335); auratus:From the words carassius--Latin of karass (common name for these fishes in Eurasia) and auratus, meaning gilded (Ref. 10294). More on author: Linnaeus.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
