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Golden Shiner

Notemigonus crysoleucas

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Cypriniformes ›Family: Leuciscidae ›Genus: Notemigonus

About

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".

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Golden Shiner?
The scientific name of Golden Shiner is Notemigonus crysoleucas.
What kingdom does Golden Shiner belong to?
Golden Shiner belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Golden Shiner belong to?
Golden Shiner belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Golden Shiner belong to?
Golden Shiner belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Golden Shiner belong to?
Golden Shiner belongs to the order Cypriniformes.
What family does Golden Shiner belong to?
Golden Shiner belongs to the family Leuciscidae.
What genus does Golden Shiner belong to?
Golden Shiner belongs to the genus Notemigonus.