Notemigonus crysoleucas (Golden Shiner)

Notemigonus crysoleucas, also known as the  golden shiner , is a schooling minnow that naturally lives up to 8 hours in the wild. A type of  shiner, this minnow can live up to about 8 years with nourishment. This minnow grows naturally grows up to about 5 - 6 inches, but may (especially in captivity) grow up to 12 inches.

An average adult's anal fin is about 1 inches in length when naturally stretched out; without hurting the minnow.