What is "golden shiner"

n. shiner of eastern North America having golden glints; sometimes also called `bream' [syn: Notemigonus crysoleucas]

The golden shiner (Notemigonus crysoleucas) is a cyprinid fish native to eastern North America. It is the sole member of its genus. Much used as a bait fish, it is probably the most widely pond-cultured fish in the United States. It can be found in Quebec and its French name is "Mené jaune" or "Chatte de l'Est".