"Genus Notemigonus" is a taxonomic classification of a fish species that belongs to the family characterized by having an elongated body, silver or yellowish sides, and a deeply forked tail. Other synonyms for the "Genus Notemigonus" include shiner, mummichog, minnow, fathead, emerald shiner, blunt-nose minnow, golden shiner, chub, and brassy minnow. These synonyms are used interchangeably to refer to different sub-species within the same family. While these synonyms are often used to describe the same fish, each has unique characteristics that differentiate them from one another. Therefore, understanding the various synonyms of "Genus Notemigonus" can aid in properly identifying the different fish species that belong to its family.