| Common name | Western goldeye |
| Language | English |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 3 - (Other common name) |
| Country | Canada |
| Locality | |
| Ref. | Scott, W.B. and E.J. Crossman, 1973 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
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| Remarks | 'Western', i.e., of the western regions of Canada; 'goldeye', i.e., the name is derived from the prominent eyes with large bright yellow pupils (Ref. 1998). |