golden shiner

fish
Also known as: American roach, Notemigonus cryseleucas, Notemigonus crysoleucas

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  • Red shiners (Notropis lutrensis)
    In minnow

    The golden shiner, or American roach (Notemigonus cryseleucas), a larger, greenish and golden minnow attaining a length of 30 cm and a weight of 0.7 kg (1.5 pounds), is both edible and valuable as bait.

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