Hiodon alosoides (Rafinesque, 1819)

Goldeye

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Osteoglossiformes \| Hiodontidae
Synonyms	Clupea alosoides, Amphiodon alosoides, Hiodon chrysopsis, ... more
Common names	Laquaiche aux yeux d'or, Goldauge, Guldöga, ... more

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Main reference

Scott, W.B. and E.J. Crossman. 1973. (Ref. 1998)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 52.0 cm FL male/unsexed; (Ref. 40637); common length : 31.0 cm OT male/unsexed; (Ref. 3221); max. published weight: 1,720 g (Ref. 4699); max. reported age: 14 years (Ref. 12193)

Environment

Pelagic; potamodromous (Ref. 51243); freshwater

Climate / Range

Temperate; 69°N - 31°N

North America: western Ontario to the Mackenzie River as far down as Aklavik. In the east, it extends southwest below the Great Lakes, through the Ohio and Mississippi River drainages. In the, west it occurs southeast from western Alberta, through eastern Montana and Wyoming, to Oklahoma.
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Occurs in deep, open pools and channels of turbid, lowland rivers; small lakes and impoundments (Ref. 5723, 10294). Feeds on surface and aquatic insects, crustaceans, mollusks, small fishes, frogs, shrew, and mice (Ref. 10294). Migrates upstream in the spring to spawn and feed. Moves downstream in the fall. Mainly nocturnal. Preyed upon by birds, some mammals, and other fishes. Marketed smoked.


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Fisheries: minor commercial; gamefish: yes


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec = 5,761)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
High vulnerability (63 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Froese, Rainer

Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen

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