What it looks like

  • large, bright golden iris of eye
  • forward scales with golden lustre

Size

  • length: 25-38 centimeters (10-15 inches)

Similar fish

Where it’s found

Range

  • parts of northeastern Ontario

Habitat

  • prefers swift, silty waters

Photos/images

Species illustration (Illustration Credit: Government of Manitoba)

Updated: May 14, 2021
Published: January 22, 2014