Mullus Collection

Red mullets and ducks, Roman mosaic. Mosaics consist of small pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Planktonic crustaceans: Limnadia hermani and Branchinecta
Planktonic crustaceans: Limnadia hermani 1 and fairy shrimp, Branchinecta paludosa 2. Limnadia d Hermann, Brachipo dei paduli. Lofiropi. Branchiopodi

Red mullet, spotted goatfish and gurnards
Red mullet, Mullus barbatus 58, spotted goatfish, Pseudupeneus maculatus 59, tub gurnard, Chelidonichthys lucerna 60, flying gurnard, Dactylopterus volitans 61, and armed gurnard

Bigeye scad, sailfish and surmullet
Bigeye scad, Selar crumenophthalmus 54, 55, Indo-Pacific sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus 56, and surmullet, Mullus surmuletus 57

Barracuda, Sphyraena sphyraena, and red mullet, Mullus barbatus. Handcolored engraving by Corbie after an illustration by Acaric Baron from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire

Red mullet, striped red mullet and Red Sea goatfish
Red mullet, Mullus barbatus, striped red mullet, Mullus surmuletus, and Red Sea goatfish, Parupeneus forsskali. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sophie Cornu after an illustration by

Striped red mullet, Mullus surmuletus. 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

The Mullet, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving)
3471585 The Mullet, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving) by Albin, Eleazar (fl.1713-59); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A school of striped red mullet or surmullet (Mullus surmuletus) swim over seagrass meadow, Agia Pelagia, Heraklion, Crete, Greece

The Mullet, from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds, pub. 1832 (hand coloured engraving)

Mul Mullus surmuletus Mullus barbel words Den Koninck van den harinck
Mul ( Mullus surmuletus), Mullus or barbel (in other words) Den Koninck van den harinck (title on object), Red mullet, also called the king of the gurnard. Sheet added to the album later

Mullus surmuletus, or Striped Red Mullet, also known as Surmullet, a species of goatfish. Date: 1862

Mullus barbatus, or Red Mullet, also known as Plain Red Mullet, a species of goatfish. Date: 1862

Bulls-eye fish, Epigonus telescopus, and striped red mullet, Mullus surmuletus.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

Picture No. 11676386
Red Mullet (composite image) Date:

Eel and Red Mullet, 1864 (oil on canvas)
XIR375185 Eel and Red Mullet, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 38 x 46.5 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info)

Red mullet by Robert Neill
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

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"Mullus: A Colorful World Underwater" Dive into the vibrant world of Mullus, where red mullets and ducks coexist in harmony amidst a stunning Roman mosaic. This ancient artwork depicts the beauty and diversity of marine life, showcasing not only these striking fish but also planktonic crustaceans like Limnadia hermani and Branchinecta. The waters surrounding they can teeming with life. Red mullet, spotted goatfish, and gurnards dance gracefully through the currents, their scales shimmering under the sunlight. Joining them are bigeye scad, sailfish, and surmullet - a spectacle that leaves you breathless. Venturing deeper into this underwater paradise reveals an unexpected encounter between barracuda (Sphyraena sphyraena) and red mullet. These contrasting species share a momentary connection in their quest for survival. In the depths of the Red Sea lies another enchanting sight - striped red mullet alongside their companions: Mullus surmuletus or Red Sea goatfish. Their vivid colors create a mesmerizing display against the backdrop of coral reefs. Travel back in time to 1832 as we explore "The Mullet" through hand-colored engravings from A Treatise on Fish and Fish-ponds. Marvel at its intricate details as it showcases both Mullus barbatus or Red Mullet and Mullus surmuletus or Striped Red Mullet. Finally, witness nature's symphony unfold as a school of striped red mullet swim gracefully over seagrass meadows. Their synchronized movements paint an ethereal picture that captivates all who behold it. Mullus is more than just a name; it represents a world brimming with life, color, and wonder beneath our oceans' surface. Let us cherish this delicate ecosystem for generations to come.