First record of the Carassius auratus (Linnaeus, 1758) in inland waters of Ordu province and some data on the Ulugöl plateau pond population of the species

Aquarium fish trade is one of the global industrial areas that gradually increasing in popularity throughout world. The sectors all over world as well Turkey major causes spread invasive species. non-native aquarium species known for existence Turkish inland waters these days. In this study, Carassius auratus were recorded first time Ordu province middle Black Sea Region. C. was stocked Ulugöl Plateau Pond Ordu-Mesudiye fisheries purposes and adapted to habitat.