Duane Raver
Category
Fish
Description
With a dark green or olive back and a silvery-white underbelly, the golden shiner (Notemigonus crysoleucas) is the sole member of its genus.
Size
Typically between 7.5 and 12.5 cm (3.0 and 4.9 in) long, it has been known to reach lengths of 30 cm (12 in).
Habitat
Found in lakes and ponds due to its preference for quiet waters.