Today, the family Hiodontidae is represented by two species and a single genus (Hiodon) restricted to North America. They are large-eyed, fork-tailed fish that physically resemble shads. The “goldeye”, Hiodon alosoides, is widespread across Nord America. It prefers turbid slower-moving waters of lakes and rivers. The mooneye, Hiodon tergisus, is also widespread across North America, living in the clear waters of lakes, ponds, and rivers. Hiodontids feed mainly on insects, insect l