Hiodontidae, commonly called mooneyes, is a family of ray-finned fish with a single included genus Hiodon. The genus comprise two extant species native to North America and three to five extinct [1] species recorded from Paleocene to Eocene age fossils. They are large-eyed, fork-tailed fish that superficially resemble shads.

Mooneyes are silvery, flat-sided fishes with large eyes and prominent teeth on the jaws, roof of the mouth, and tongue. A fleshy keel runs along the midline of the belly. The eye is silvery and larger than the goldeye’s. Missouri has more than 200 kinds of fish, more than are found in most neighboring states.

Hiodon tergisus, the mooneye, is a freshwater fish that is widespread across eastern North America. H. tergisus is characterized by its silvery appearance, strongly compressed deep body, and keel that extends from its anal to pelvic fin. [2] .

mooneye, North American freshwater fish of the family Hiodontidae. The mooneye is a spirited catch but is not greatly valued as food. Mooneyes are herring-like in appearance, with sharp teeth, large eyes, and deeply forked tail fins. Those of the species Hiodon tergisus are bright silvery fish and may be about 42.5 centimetres (17 inches) long

The mooneye is a medium-sized fish, usually reaching 11-15 inches in length and 1-2 pounds in weight. It has a flattened slab-sided body that is silvery in color. It has several distinguishing characteristics including: large, prominent eyes; a short snout; smooth, rather than saw-edged, scales on the belly; and a small flap (called a pelvic ...

Teeth are present on the jaws, and the dorsal fin has 11 to 12 main rays. This species spawns early in spring. Its eggs float and can be dispersed by water currents. Mooneyes eat aquatic insects, other invertebrates and small fishes. Kingdom: Animalia.

mooneye. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Genus. Hiodon. Species. Hiodon tergisus. Identification Numbers. TSN: 161906. Geography. Launch Interactive Map. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

金目鱼 (H. alosoides或Amphiodon alosoides, 即似鲱月目鱼)，背部蓝色，体侧银色，长约25公分。 南方月目鱼 (H. selenops)银白色，长约30公分。 月目鱼，属于月目鱼科，北美淡水鱼类，无甚食用价值。 牙尖锐，眼大，尾深叉形。 背部蓝色，体侧银色，长约25公分，上钩时奋力挣扎。

Mooneye, belonging to the family Hiodontidae, are freshwater fish found predominantly in North America. They are renowned for their shimmering, silver bodies and relatively large scales that glisten like moonlight — hence the name "Mooneye." Here are some notable features:

The mooneye is a freshwater fish with very large eyes. Usually measuring between 16-21 in (40-51 cm) long, it has a deep, laterally thin body. Because it generally resembles a shad or herring, the mooneye has acquired such common names as …