Carassius auratus

(Linnaeus, 1758)

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Common name (English)

Goldfish

Common name (Greek)

Κοινό χρυσόψαρο

Ηabitat

C: Inland water

J: Artificial

Global distribution

Asia: central Asia and China (Ref. 7050) and Japan (Ref. 6390). Introduced throughout the world. Asian form of the goldfish (Ref. 1739). Several countries report adverse ecological impact after introduction. 109804 0

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Establishment status

Not Established

Establishment status detail

Alien: Casual

Online resource

http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?ID=271

Pathway

1 RELEASE IN NATURE - Other intentional release - Other

Pathway detail

CBD pathway per EASIN (2023).

References

Elvira B (2001) Identification of non-native freshwater fishes established in Europe and assessment of their potential threats to the biological diversity. Convention on the conservation of European Wildlife, 21st meeting.

EASIN (2023) European Commission Joint Research Centre: European Alien Species Information Network (EASIN). https://easin.jrc.ec.europa.eu/

Zogaris S, Chatzinikolaou Y, Koutsikos N, Economou A, Oikonomou E, Michaelides G, Hadjisterikotis E, Beaumont W, Ferreira M (2012) Freshwater fish assemblages in Cyprus with emphasis on the effects of dams. Acta Ichthyologica et Piscatoria 42(3): 165-175. https://doi.org/10.3750/AIP2011.42.3.02