| Distribution:
Across the U.S.
Origin: Atlantic
and Gulf Coast drainages
Characteristics:
Deep-bodied minnow species with a distinctive golden olive-silver color
Impacts: They
compete with other baitfish species for food and habitat
Management:
Nothing is being done to manage these fish in Nebraska
The Golden shiner is widely used as bait and as an ornamental
and therefore has been transplanted into many areas, including areas of
Nebraska.
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