Other Freshwater
Goldeye
Hiodon alosoides
FreshwaterHiodontidaeNot currently listed as threatened or endangered.
About
Goldeye are a laterally compressed, silvery fish with a distinct golden eye, from which they get their name. They are active, mid-water predators often found in turbid waters, and are known for their ability to leap out of the water to catch insects.
- Average size
- 10-17 inches, 1-2 lbs
- Colors
- Silvery body, golden eyes, dark olive back
- Diet
- Insects (especially aquatic insects), crustaceans, small fish, and occasionally plant matter.
- Region
- Primarily found in the Missouri River basin, including parts of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and extending into the Mississippi River basin.