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Ichthyology Collection (page 5)

Ichthyology, the study of fish, takes us on a captivating journey through the depths of our oceans

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Red lionfish, Pterois volitans, Pteroide volante 1, and blue blanquillo, Taenianotus latovittatus

Red lionfish, Pterois volitans, Pteroide volante 1, and blue blanquillo, Taenianotus latovittatus
6338496 Red lionfish, Pterois volitans, Pteroide volante 1, and blue blanquillo, Taenianotus latovittatus, Tenianoto striata larga 2 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Red lionfish)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa 1 and cingle, zingel, Zingel zingel 2

Shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa 1 and cingle, zingel, Zingel zingel 2
6338438 Shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa 1 and cingle, zingel, Zingel zingel 2 by Cellai (19th century); (add.info.: Shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa 1 and cingle, zingel, Zingel zingel 2. Ombrina barbuta, Cinglo)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Longtail croaker, Lonchurus lanceolatus 1 and meagre, croaker, stone bass, shadefish

Longtail croaker, Lonchurus lanceolatus 1 and meagre, croaker, stone bass, shadefish, Argyrosomus regius 2
6338436 Longtail croaker, Lonchurus lanceolatus 1 and meagre, croaker, stone bass, shadefish, Argyrosomus regius 2 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Longtail croaker)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Roughhead grenadier or onion-eye grenadier, Macrourus berglax 1 and hollowsnout grenadier

Roughhead grenadier or onion-eye grenadier, Macrourus berglax 1 and hollowsnout grenadier
6338387 Roughhead grenadier or onion-eye grenadier, Macrourus berglax 1 and hollowsnout grenadier, Coelorinchus caelorhincus (Lepidoleprus coelorhinchus) 2 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Spotfin lionfish, Pterois antennata

Spotfin lionfish, Pterois antennata
6338349 Spotfin lionfish, Pterois antennata by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Spotfin lionfish or broadbarred firefish, Pterois antennata. Pteroide antennato)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Striped threadfin and bluefish

Striped threadfin and bluefish
6338058 Striped threadfin and bluefish by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Striped threadfin, Polydactylus plebeius, and bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix. Polinemo plebeo, Cheilodittero ettacanto)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Greater amberjack, Seriola dumerili, Seriola di Dumeril

Greater amberjack, Seriola dumerili, Seriola di Dumeril
6338523 Greater amberjack, Seriola dumerili, Seriola di Dumeril by Carini (19th century); (add.info.: Greater amberjack, Seriola dumerili, Seriola di Dumeril)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Nile perch, Lates niloticus, and sleeper fish or gudgeon, Ophiocara macrolepidota

Nile perch, Lates niloticus, and sleeper fish or gudgeon, Ophiocara macrolepidota
6338473 Nile perch, Lates niloticus, and sleeper fish or gudgeon, Ophiocara macrolepidota by Carini (19th century); (add.info.: Nile perch, Lates niloticus, and sleeper fish or gudgeon)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Threadfin bream, Pentapodus fasciuola

Threadfin bream, Pentapodus fasciuola
6338368 Threadfin bream, Pentapodus fasciuola by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Threadfin bream, Pentapodus fasciuola. Pentapodo fasciuola)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Brassy chub, Kyphosus vaigiensis

Brassy chub, Kyphosus vaigiensis
6338363 Brassy chub, Kyphosus vaigiensis by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Brassy chub, Kyphosus vaigiensis (Pimelepterus marciac Pimelettero Marciac)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Indo-Pacific sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus 1, and moonfish, Mene maculata 2

Indo-Pacific sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus 1, and moonfish, Mene maculata 2
6338524 Indo-Pacific sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus 1, and moonfish, Mene maculata 2 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Indo-Pacific sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus 1, and moonfish)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Zander, Sander lucioperca 1, and jarbua terapon, Terapon jarbua 2

Zander, Sander lucioperca 1, and jarbua terapon, Terapon jarbua 2
6338451 Zander, Sander lucioperca 1, and jarbua terapon, Terapon jarbua 2 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Zander, Sander lucioperca 1, and jarbua terapon, Terapon jarbua 2)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Black grouper, Mycteroperca bonaci

Black grouper, Mycteroperca bonaci
6338366 Black grouper, Mycteroperca bonaci by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Black grouper, Mycteroperca bonaci (Serranus arara, Serrano arara)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Princess parrotfish, Scarus taeniopterus

Princess parrotfish, Scarus taeniopterus
6338348 Princess parrotfish, Scarus taeniopterus by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Princess parrotfish, Scarus taeniopterus (Scaro tenioterro)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Three-spined stickleback and Atlantic mackerel

Three-spined stickleback and Atlantic mackerel
6337741 Three-spined stickleback and Atlantic mackerel by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Three-spined stickleback, Gasterosteus aculeatus 1, and Atlantic mackerel, Scomber scombrus 2)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Cod fish, Gadus morhua, Baccala 1 and whiting, Merlangius merlangus, Merlango comune 2

Cod fish, Gadus morhua, Baccala 1 and whiting, Merlangius merlangus, Merlango comune 2
6338494 Cod fish, Gadus morhua, Baccala 1 and whiting, Merlangius merlangus, Merlango comune 2 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Cod fish, Gadus morhua, Baccala 1 and whiting)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Tiger cowrie, Cypraea tigris

Tiger cowrie, Cypraea tigris
6338801 Tiger cowrie, Cypraea tigris by Fries, Adolph (1774-1840) (after); (add.info.: Tiger cowrie, Cypraea tigris. Porcelaine fiore)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Forkbeard, Phycis phycis 1 and fivebeard rockling, Ciliata mustela

Forkbeard, Phycis phycis 1 and fivebeard rockling, Ciliata mustela
6338477 Forkbeard, Phycis phycis 1 and fivebeard rockling, Ciliata mustela by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Forkbeard, Phycis phycis 1 and fivebeard rockling, Ciliata mustela.2)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Glasseye bigeyes, Heteropriacanthus cruentatus

Glasseye bigeyes, Heteropriacanthus cruentatus
6338360 Glasseye bigeyes, Heteropriacanthus cruentatus by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Glasseye bigeyes, Heteropriacanthus cruentatus (Priacanthus cruentatus Priacanto di Lacepede)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: European barracuda, Sphyraena sphyraena 1, and perch, Perca fluviatilis 2

European barracuda, Sphyraena sphyraena 1, and perch, Perca fluviatilis 2
6338479 European barracuda, Sphyraena sphyraena 1, and perch, Perca fluviatilis 2 by Carini (19th century); (add.info.: European barracuda, Sphyraena sphyraena 1, and perch, Perca fluviatilis 2)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Spotted drum, Equetus punctatus Eques punctatus, Cavaliere punteggiato

Spotted drum, Equetus punctatus Eques punctatus, Cavaliere punteggiato
6338371 Spotted drum, Equetus punctatus Eques punctatus, Cavaliere punteggiato by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Spotted drum, Equetus punctatus Eques punctatus, Cavaliere punteggiato)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Damselfish, Chromis chromis 1, and climbing perch, Anabas testudineus 2

Damselfish, Chromis chromis 1, and climbing perch, Anabas testudineus 2
6338475 Damselfish, Chromis chromis 1, and climbing perch, Anabas testudineus 2 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Damselfish, Chromis chromis 1, and climbing perch, Anabas testudineus 2)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Banded grunt, Pomadasys furcatus 1, and squirrelfish, Holocentrus ascensionis 2

Banded grunt, Pomadasys furcatus 1, and squirrelfish, Holocentrus ascensionis 2
6338447 Banded grunt, Pomadasys furcatus 1, and squirrelfish, Holocentrus ascensionis 2 by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Banded grunt, Pomadasys furcatus 1, and squirrelfish)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Bulls-eye fish and striped red mullet

Bulls-eye fish and striped red mullet
6338080 Bulls-eye fish and striped red mullet by Corsi (19th century); (add.info.: Bulls-eye fish, Epigonus telescopus 1, and striped red mullet, Mullus surmuletus 2. Pomatomo telescopio, Triglia)

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Opah or king fish, Lampris guttatus (Zeus luna). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Opah or king fish, Lampris guttatus (Zeus luna). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614644 Opah or king fish, Lampris guttatus (Zeus luna). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Brown trout, Salmo trutta (Sewen, Salmo cambricus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Brown trout, Salmo trutta (Sewen, Salmo cambricus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614606 Brown trout, Salmo trutta (Sewen, Salmo cambricus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Mediterranean sand smelt or European atherine, Atherina hepsetus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Mediterranean sand smelt or European atherine, Atherina hepsetus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614555 Mediterranean sand smelt or European atherine, Atherina hepsetus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Background imageIchthyology Collection: European or common sturgeon. Critically endangered. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

European or common sturgeon. Critically endangered. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614384 European or common sturgeon. Critically endangered. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Longspine snipefish, Macroramphosus scolopax (Snipe or trumpet fish, Centriscus scolopax)

Longspine snipefish, Macroramphosus scolopax (Snipe or trumpet fish, Centriscus scolopax)
FLO4614379 Longspine snipefish, Macroramphosus scolopax (Snipe or trumpet fish, Centriscus scolopax). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Sargassum pipefish or pelagic pipefish. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Sargassum pipefish or pelagic pipefish. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural
FLO4614344 Sargassum pipefish or pelagic pipefish. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Background imageIchthyology Collection: River lamprey, Lampetra fluviatilis (Lampern or lesser lamprey, Petromyzon fluviatilis)

River lamprey, Lampetra fluviatilis (Lampern or lesser lamprey, Petromyzon fluviatilis)
FLO4614318 River lamprey, Lampetra fluviatilis (Lampern or lesser lamprey, Petromyzon fluviatilis). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Megrim or whiff, Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis (Pleuronectes megastoma). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Megrim or whiff, Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis (Pleuronectes megastoma). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614304 Megrim or whiff, Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis (Pleuronectes megastoma). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Atlantic bluefin tuna, Thunnus thynnus (endangered). Tunny, Scomber thynnus

Atlantic bluefin tuna, Thunnus thynnus (endangered). Tunny, Scomber thynnus
FLO4614285 Atlantic bluefin tuna, Thunnus thynnus (endangered). Tunny, Scomber thynnus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Sand goby, Pomatoschistus minutus (Spotted goby, Gobius minutus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Sand goby, Pomatoschistus minutus (Spotted goby, Gobius minutus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614218 Sand goby, Pomatoschistus minutus (Spotted goby, Gobius minutus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Ninespine stickleback, Pungitius pungitius (Lesser or ten-spined stickleback)

Ninespine stickleback, Pungitius pungitius (Lesser or ten-spined stickleback, Gasterosteus pungitius)
FLO4614180 Ninespine stickleback, Pungitius pungitius (Lesser or ten-spined stickleback, Gasterosteus pungitius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Small sandeel, sand launce or sand eel, Ammodytes tobianus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Small sandeel, sand launce or sand eel, Ammodytes tobianus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614162 Small sandeel, sand launce or sand eel, Ammodytes tobianus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Grey gurnard, Eutrigla gurnardus (Trigla gurnardus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Grey gurnard, Eutrigla gurnardus (Trigla gurnardus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614140 Grey gurnard, Eutrigla gurnardus (Trigla gurnardus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Atlantic horse mackerel, Trachurus trachurus (Scad, Scomber trachurus)

Atlantic horse mackerel, Trachurus trachurus (Scad, Scomber trachurus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614136 Atlantic horse mackerel, Trachurus trachurus (Scad, Scomber trachurus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Rock gunnel, Pholis gunnellus (Spotted blenny or butter fish, Blennius gunnellus)

Rock gunnel, Pholis gunnellus (Spotted blenny or butter fish, Blennius gunnellus)
FLO4614119 Rock gunnel, Pholis gunnellus (Spotted blenny or butter fish, Blennius gunnellus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Pouting, Trisopterus luscus (Bib, Gadus luscus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Pouting, Trisopterus luscus (Bib, Gadus luscus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614053 Pouting, Trisopterus luscus (Bib, Gadus luscus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Hooknose, Agonus cataphractus (Pogge or armed bull-head, Cottus cataphractus)

Hooknose, Agonus cataphractus (Pogge or armed bull-head, Cottus cataphractus)
FLO4614028 Hooknose, Agonus cataphractus (Pogge or armed bull-head, Cottus cataphractus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Conger eel, Muraena conger. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his

Conger eel, Muraena conger. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of
FLO4613982 Conger eel, Muraena conger. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Thorny skate, Amblyraja radiata (Starry ray, Raja radiata). Vulnerable

Thorny skate, Amblyraja radiata (Starry ray, Raja radiata). Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4613941 Thorny skate, Amblyraja radiata (Starry ray, Raja radiata). Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Rabbitfish or sea monster, Chimaera monstrosa. Near threatened. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Rabbitfish or sea monster, Chimaera monstrosa. Near threatened. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4613934 Rabbitfish or sea monster, Chimaera monstrosa. Near threatened. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Three-spined stickleback, Gasterosteus aculeatus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Three-spined stickleback, Gasterosteus aculeatus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4613920 Three-spined stickleback, Gasterosteus aculeatus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Wild common carp, Cyprinus carpio. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Wild common carp, Cyprinus carpio. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4613908 Wild common carp, Cyprinus carpio. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Northern pike, Esox lucius. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his

Northern pike, Esox lucius. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of
FLO4613889 Northern pike, Esox lucius. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808

Background imageIchthyology Collection: Brown skate or mirror ray, Raja miraletus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Brown skate or mirror ray, Raja miraletus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4613846 Brown skate or mirror ray, Raja miraletus. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J




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Ichthyology, the study of fish, takes us on a captivating journey through the depths of our oceans. From the venomous Greater weever, Trachinus draco, to the majestic sperm whale family gracefully swimming together, these creatures never cease to amaze. The powerful TUNA, particularly the female bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus), showcases its strength and beauty in every movement. But let's not forget about their ancient relatives like Megalodon, a prehistoric shark that ruled the seas with its sheer size and power. On a more serene note, Koi carp grace our ponds with their vibrant colors and graceful presence. Delving into anatomy, we explore the intricacies of common carp anatomy - an essential aspect for understanding these fascinating creatures. Meanwhile, Striped Burrfish find solace on Caribbean reefs as they navigate their surroundings with precision. The Wels catfish and Blochs catfish remind us of diversity within this field; each species possesses unique characteristics that contribute to our knowledge base. And who can ignore the intriguing Sea lamprey? Its peculiar appearance raises questions about evolution and adaptation. Moving towards European waters brings us face-to-face with pilchards - Sardina pilchardus - showcasing their abundance in these regions. In contrast to this tranquility lies Byron Bay in Australia where Wobbegong sharks coexist harmoniously with cardinalfish amidst stunning coral reefs. Lastly but certainly not least are killer whales hunting together in clear oceanic waters – a breathtaking sight that exemplifies both teamwork and nature's raw beauty. Ichthyology allows us to immerse ourselves in an underwater world filled with wonderment and discovery. These glimpses into various aquatic ecosystems remind us of how precious our oceans truly are – teeming with life waiting to be explored by curious minds seeking answers beneath the waves.