Gadiformes Collection

Pearlfish (Carapus acus) in anus of Sea cucumber (Stichopus regalis). These species have a commensal relationship, with the fish living in the gut of the sea cucumber. Catalonia, Spain

Diver swimming with an aggregation of Cod (Gadus morhua) over a kelp forest. These cod were gathered in early spring off the north coast of Iceland to spawn. Thorshofn, Iceland. North Atlantic Ocean

Juvenile Pollock (Pollachius virens) school within the protective fronds of kelp near Port Joli, Nova Scotia, Canada. August

Ling (Molva molva) St Abbs Voluntary Marine Reserve, Scotland (North Sea)

Pearlfish (Carapus acus) outside of host Sea cucumber (Stichopus regalis) at night. These species have a commensal relationship, with the fish living in the gut of the sea cucumber. Catalonia, Spain

Deep sea fish (Moridae sp. ) from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive
Deep sea fish (Moridae sp.) from Atlantic Ocean off Cape Verde. Captive

Pollack (Pollachius pollachius) juveniles, swimming amongst Red pom-pom seaweeds (Ceramium sp)
Pollack (Pollachius pollachius) juveniles, swimming amongst Red pom-pom seaweeds (Ceramium sp.) and Spaghetti seaweed (Himanthalia elongata), Island of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK

Diverse array of algae species including Sargassum weed (Sargassum horneri), Kelp (Laminariales), Sea lettuce (Ulva lactuca) on shallow reef with juvenile Pollock (Pollachius pollachius)

Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) juveniles hiding in Eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed. Once the most caught fish in the world, the cod fishery collapsed in 1992

Blind Cave Fish (Caecogilbia galapagoensis) among floating roots in underground brackish water fissures. Tortuga Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos

John dory (Zeus faber) portrait, Babbacombe Bay, Devon, UK, October

Raw Hake fish laid on crushed ice on display in fishmonger s

Fishes: Gadiformes - Silvery cod (Gadiculus argenteus argenteus), illustration
Zoology - Fishes - Gadiformes - Silvery cod (Gadiculus argenteus argenteus), illustration

Fishes: Gadiformes Macrouroidei, coelorhynchus (Caelorinchus coelorhynchus), illustration Biology: Zoology

Fishes: Gadiformes, Mediterranean bigeye rockling (Gaidropsarus biscayensis), illustration
Zoology - Fishes - Gadiformes - Three-bearded rockling (Gaidropsarus vulgaris), illustration

Rattail fish specimen C016 / 5671
Rattail fish (Coryphaenoides sp.) specimen preserved in a jar. This specimen was collected in 1874 south of Australia, on The Voyage of H.M.S

Gadus morhua, cod
Plate 81 by William MacGillivray from his Watercolour drawings of British Animals, 1831-1841

Parapercis colias, blue cod
Ff. 181. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Pseudophycis bacchus, red codling
Ff. 180. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Pentanemus quinquarius, royal threadfin
Ff. 179. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Eleginops maclovinus, rock cod
Rock cod (Eleginops maclovinus) specimens brought back by Charles Darwin on his voyage on HMS Beagle

Coryphaenoides sp. rattail
A specimen jar containing rattail fish (Coryphaenoides sp.) collected south of Australia, 1874 on The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876)

Coryphaenoides sp. rattails
Four specimens of rattails on sand

The common whiting
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

Coryphaenoides armatus, abyssal grenadier
Photograph of specimen jars containing grenadier fish collected south of Australia, 1874 on the Challenger voyage (1872-1876)

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"Gadiformes: A Diverse Underwater World" Discover the fascinating world of Gadiformes, a diverse order of fish that includes various species with unique behaviors and habitats. In the coastal waters near Port Joli, juvenile Pollock find solace within the protective fronds of kelp, forming schools that provide safety in numbers. Meanwhile, Ling fish thrive in St Abbs Voluntary Marine Reserve in Scotland's North Sea, showcasing their majestic presence amidst vibrant marine life. The Pearlfish captures attention with its peculiar behavior as it ventures outside its host sea cucumber at night. Equally intriguing is its ability to seek refuge inside the anus of a sea cucumber for protection against predators. Witness an awe-inspiring sight as a diver swims alongside an aggregation of Cod over a mesmerizing kelp forest. The beauty and harmony between these creatures and their environment are truly captivating. Venturing into deeper waters off Cape Verde, we encounter Deep Sea Fish from the Moridae family. These mysterious creatures reside in the Atlantic Ocean's depths and offer glimpses into an alien-like realm rarely seen by human eyes. Moving closer to home, Pollack juveniles gracefully navigate through Red pom-pom seaweeds and Spaghetti seaweed surrounding Coll Island in Scotland's Inner Hebrides. This delicate balance between marine flora and fauna showcases nature's intricate tapestry. Explore Falmouth's shallow reef teeming with life—a colorful array of algae species such as Sargassum weed, Kelp, and Sea lettuce create a vibrant backdrop for juvenile Pollock and Ballan wrasse swimming above—an underwater paradise bursting with biodiversity. Atlantic cod juveniles cleverly hide within Eelgrass beds along coastal areas—nature's secret hiding spots providing shelter until they mature into mighty ocean dwellers. Descend into underground brackish caves where Blind Cave Fish adapt to darkness among floating roots—an extraordinary example of evolution shaping survival strategies even in the most challenging environments.