LHPrism Status
Tier 5 - Watch
Species Type
- Aquatic Invasives
- Aquatic Vertebrate
Habitat
Lake or Pond
Key Characteristics
Color
Goldfish found in the wild will adapt to their surroundings, as reflected by a large number of color variations. They can be orange/gold, silver, olive green or even creamy white
Size
Size can range from 120 mm to 220 mm
Dorsal Fin
Long dorsal fin with 15 to 21 rays
Impacts of this species
Feeding habits and ingestion of cyanobacteria can promote harmful algal blooms. Goldfish have also been known to consume the eggs, larvae and adult of native fishes, increase turbidity and deplete native vegetation.
LHPRISM Notes
Goldfish are a species of carp, and are present in the Hudson River largely due to aquarium dumping.
