Golden Shiner (Notemigonus crysoleucas)

Also known as American Roach, Golden Shiner Minnow

Description

Also known as American Roach, Golden Shiner Minnow.

Found in backwaters of creeks, and in clean and vegetated waters of lakes, ponds, medium rivers, and swamps.
They feed on aquatic insects, molluscs and plankton.
Length - 32cm
Depth - 10-?m
Widespread North America

Cyprinids are stomachless fish with toothless jaws. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/276

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