Golden Shiner

At a glance

Golden Shiner (Notemigonus crysoleucas) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species regulated in 4 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.

Confirmed by 4,425 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with Ontario, Texas, and Florida the top jurisdictions by observation count.

Notable details

• Can tolerate low dissolved oxygen levels that would stress most other minnow species.
• Adults can reach 12 inches, though bait-raised fish are usually 3–4 inches.
• The lateral line curves sharply downward along the belly, a distinctive identifying feature.
• Widely farmed as baitfish and sold in vast quantities across North America.
• Can live up to 9 years in captivity.

Where Golden Shiner are seen

• Ontario488 iNat obs
• Texas334 iNat obs
• Florida255 iNat obs
• New York224 iNat obs
• Ohio189 iNat obs
• Maryland183 iNat obs

Jurisdictions with rules for Golden Shiner

• CaliforniaUnited States · official source
• FloridaUnited States · official source
• New JerseyUnited States · official source

Background

The golden shiner (Notemigonus crysoleucas) is a cyprinid fish native to eastern North America. It is the sole member of its genus. Much used as a bait fish, it is probably the most widely pond-cultured fish in the United States. It can be found in Quebec and its French name is "Mené jaune" or "Chatte de l'Est".

Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Golden Shiner article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.

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