Ichthyology Collection (page 6)

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

Seadragon and striped cowfish
Common seadragon or weedy seadragon, Phyllopteryx taeniolatus and striped cowfish, Aracana aurita. (Superb dragon, Phyllopteryx foliatus, and ostracian)

John Dory, magpie perch, silver fish and butterfly lobster
John Dory, Zeus faber, magpie perch, Cheilodactylus nigripes, migratory silver fish, and butterfly lobster, Ibacus peronii

Emu and young, Dromaius novaehollandiae
Emu and young chicks, Dromaius novaehollandiae. Lithograph after an illustration by Louisa Anne Meredith from her book Tasmanian Friends and Foes, Feathered, Furred and Finned, Marcus Ward, London

Turqoise berry and Aristotelia peduncularis
Turquoise berry, Drymophila cyanocarpa, and red, white & black, Aristotelia peduncularis. Moth butterfly, Liphyra brassolis

Native fuchsia, lilac and pepper
Native fuchsia, Correa speciosa, native lilac, Tetratheca glandulosa, native pepper, Tasmannia aromatica with green mantis, Mantis religiosa var

Margin-winged stick insect and red epacris
Margin-winged stick insect, Ctenomorpha chronus, and red epacris, Epacris impressa. (Walking stick mantis, Phasma sp.) Chromolithograph after an illustration by Louisa Anne Meredith from her book

Copperleaf snowberry and purple apple-berry
Copperleaf snowberry, Gaultheria hispida, and purple berry, Billardiera longiflora. With emerald king butterfly, Papilio palinurus

Common stargazer and longsnout boarfish
Common stargazer, Kathetostoma laeve, and longsnout boarfish, Pentaceropsis recurvirostris. (Catfish, Kathethostoma loeve, and pig-faced lady)

Globe flower and buttercups
Globe flower, Trollius europaeus, and other species of buttercups, Ranunculus glacialis, etc. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Daniel Rabel after a botanical illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian

Threadfin bream, Pentapodus fasciuola. Pentapodo fasciuola. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Glasseye bigeyes, Heteropriacanthus cruentatus (Priacanthus cruentatus Priacanto di Lacepede). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze

Brassy chub, Kyphosus vaigiensis (Pimelepterus marciac Pimelettero Marciac). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Skeleton of a Cuban hutia, Capromys pilorides
Skeleton of a Cuban hutia or Desmarests hutia, Capromys pilorides. Utia di Cuba. Copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Princess parrotfish, Scarus taeniopterus (Scaro tenioterro). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

East African sunset moth, Chrysiridia croesus. (Labeled as Prometheus sunset moth, Chrysiridia prometheus, Urania prometheus Urania prometeo)

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

Spherulites agariciformis, Sferulite agariciforme. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

European peacock butterfly, Aglais io. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837

Green spoonworm, Bonellia viridis. Bonellia verde. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Greater amberjack, Seriola dumerili, Seriola di Dumeril. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Red lionfish and blue blanquillo
Red lionfish, Pterois volitans, Pteroide volante 1, and blue blanquillo, Taenianotus latovittatus, Tenianoto striata larga 2

Cod fish and whiting
Cod fish, Gadus morhua, Baccala 1 and whiting, Merlangius merlangus, Merlango comune 2. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Karut croaker and black drum
Karut croaker, Johnius carutta, Ionio carutta 1 and black drum, Pogonias cromis, Pogonias fasciatus, Pogonia fasciato 2. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Nile perch and sleeper fish
Nile perch, Lates niloticus, and sleeper fish or gudgeon, Ophiocara macrolepidota. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Forkbeard and fivebeard rockling
Forkbeard, Phycis phycis 1 and fivebeard rockling, Ciliata mustela.2. Mustela comune, Merluzzo barbuto. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Damselfish and climbing perch
Damselfish, Chromis chromis 1, and climbing perch, Anabas testudineus 2. Pesce Rondinino o Rondine di mare, Anaba arrampicatore

Bristle worms or polychaetes. Splendid fireworm, Hesione splendida 1 and Syllis monilaris 2. Esione lucente, Silli monilare

Banded grunt and squirrelfish
Banded grunt, Pomadasys furcatus 1, and squirrelfish, Holocentrus ascensionis 2. Pristipomo asta, Olocentro sogo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Human tapeworm, Taenia asiatica, Taenia saginata, Taenia solium.. Botriocefalo dell Uomo, Tenia larga. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle

Longtail croaker and stone bass
Longtail croaker, Lonchurus lanceolatus 1 and meagre, croaker, stone bass, shadefish, Argyrosomus regius 2. Lonchurus dianema 1, Lonchiuro dianema Sciena Corvo di mare o Ombrina

Extinct fossil shells
Extinct fossil Nautilus triangularis 1, bellybutton nautilus, Nautilus macromphalus 2, Nautilus bisiphites 3, massive Orbulites shell 4

Giant oceanic manta ray, Mobula birostris, common eagle ray, Myliobatis aquila, and thornback ray, Raja clavata
6338796 Giant oceanic manta ray, Mobula birostris, common eagle ray, Myliobatis aquila, and thornback ray, Raja clavata, on a beach with fishermen and boats behind by French School

Coalfish or saithe, Pollachius virens (Gadus carbonarius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614027 Coalfish or saithe, Pollachius virens (Gadus carbonarius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Atlantic cod or cod fish. Gadus morhua. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4613950 Atlantic cod or cod fish. Gadus morhua. Vulnerable. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Common stingray, Dasyatis pastinaca (Sting ray, Raja pastinacea). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614652 Common stingray, Dasyatis pastinaca (Sting ray, Raja pastinacea). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus (Cyclops flounder, Pleuronectes cyclops). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614591 Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus (Cyclops flounder, Pleuronectes cyclops). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Gilt-head seabream or lunulated gilt-head, Sparus aurata. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614564 Gilt-head seabream or lunulated gilt-head, Sparus aurata. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Grayling, Thymallus thymallus (Salmo thymallus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614562 Grayling, Thymallus thymallus (Salmo thymallus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Symphodus tinca (Ancient wrasse or old wife, Labrus tinca)
FLO4614526 East Atlantic peacock wrasse, Symphodus tinca (Ancient wrasse or old wife, Labrus tinca). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

John Dory or Doree, Zeus faber. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History
FLO4614489 John Dory or Doree, Zeus faber. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Pollack, Pollachius pollachius (Whiting pollack, Gadus pollachius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614415 Pollack, Pollachius pollachius (Whiting pollack, Gadus pollachius). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Small spotted catshark, Scyliorhinus canicula (Lesser spotted shark, Squalus catulus)
FLO4614326 Small spotted catshark, Scyliorhinus canicula (Lesser spotted shark, Squalus catulus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Common torpedo or eyed electric ray, Raja torpedo. Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614315 Common torpedo or eyed electric ray, Raja torpedo. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus (Trimaculated wrasse, Labrus trimaculatus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614282 Cuckoo wrasse, Labrus mixtus (Trimaculated wrasse, Labrus trimaculatus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus (Pleuronectes maximus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614264 Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus (Pleuronectes maximus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

European seabasss, Dicentrarchus labrax (Basse, Perca labrax). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614240 European seabasss, Dicentrarchus labrax (Basse, Perca labrax). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C

Whiting, Merlangius merlangus (Gadus merlangus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn
FLO4614233 Whiting, Merlangius merlangus (Gadus merlangus). 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.