The goldeye (Hiodon alosoides) is a freshwater fish found in Canada and the Upland South plus central United States. It is one of only two extant species in the family Hiodontidae, the other species being Hiodon tergisus. The species name alosoides means shad-like. It is also called Winnipeg goldeye, western goldeye, yellow herring, toothed herring, shad mooneye, la Queche, weepicheesis, or laquaiche aux yeux d'or in French.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Goldeye being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Actinopterygii
- Order
- Hiodontiformes
- Family
- Hiodontidae
- Genus
- Hiodon
- Species
- Hiodon alosoides
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