Anguilliform Collection

Echidna nebulosa, clouded eel
Ff. 172. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated echidna variegata murona and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Anarhichas lupus, wolf eel
The skull of a wolf eel (Anarhichas lupus) whose teeth are specially adapted for crushing and eating spiny sea urchins. The wolf eel is native to British waters

Muraena helena
Plate 153 - Naturgeschichte der auslõ«ñischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch

LS Plate 179 from the John Reeves Collection

Freshwater eel, artwork C016 / 5567
Freshwater eel (Anguilla anguilla), artwork. Plate 69 from Watercolour drawings of British Animals (1831-1841) by William MacGillivray

Eel illustration
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

A Natural History of Jamaica
Tab 274 from A Natural History of Jamaica (1725) by Sir Hans Sloane

Apterichtus caecus, European finless eel
Ff. 173. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated muraena caeca and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

LS Plate 189 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Plate 119 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

LS Plate 176 from the John Reeves Collection
John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings

Gymnothorax ocellatus, Caribbean ocellated moray
Ff. 2 Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771

Eptatretus cirrhatus, broadgill hagfish
Ff. 251. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Synaphobranchus kaupi, arrowtooth eel
Specimen jar containing many arrowtooth eels (Synaphobranchus kaupi), held in the Darwin Centre at the Natural History Museum, London

Colourful illustration of four fish and an eel
Folio 8 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 1, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

Gymnothorax funebris, green moray
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Gymnothorax favagineus, honeycomb moray eel
Watercolour 384 by the Port Jackson Painter, entitled Kaan, from the Watling Collection

Fish and eel design
Drawing by Alfred Waterhouse for the ornamentation of the Natural History Museum, London, 1875-1876. Waterhouse designed the museum in the 1860s, and it first opened its doors on Easter Monday 1881

Colourful illustration of an eel and a crustacean
Plate 45 from Louis Renards Poissons, Ecrevisses et Crabes, Vol 2, 1754. This was the earliest known work on fish to be produced in colour

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Discover the mesmerizing world creatures, from the fierce Anarhichas lupus, also known as the wolf eel, to the elegant Muraena helena and its graceful movements. Dive into the depths with Echidna nebulosa, a clouded eel that seems to vanish in misty waters. Explore LS Plate 179 from the John Reeves Collection and be captivated by its intricate details capturing an elusive beauty. Immerse yourself in freshwater wonders with artwork C016/5567 showcasing a mysterious freshwater eel gliding through serene streams. Marvel at an enchanting eel illustration that brings these enigmatic creatures to life before your eyes. Transport yourself back in time with A Natural History of Jamaica and witness historical depictions of these captivating beings. Delight in a colourful illustration featuring two fish accompanied by an alluring eel, creating a vibrant underwater tableau. Uncover secrets hidden beneath European waters with Apterichtus caecus, the finless eel that navigates effortlessly without fins. Continue your journey through anguilliform marvels as you explore LS Plate 189 from the John Reeves Collection and be enchanted by its exquisite portrayal of another fascinating species. Be enthralled by Plate 119 from the same collection which showcases yet another unique member of this diverse family. Indulge your curiosity further with LS Plate 176 from the John Reeves Collection; let it transport you deeper into this extraordinary realm where mystery intertwines seamlessly with beauty. "