Ichthyology Collection (page 9)

Pandora fish and picarel
Pandora fish, Pagellus erythrinus (Sparus erythrinus), and picarel, Spicara smaris (Sparus smaris). Handcolored engraving by Teillard after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys

Saddleback clownfish and whitecheek monocle bream
Saddleback clownfish, Amphiprion polymnus (Amphiprion bifasciatus), and whitecheek monocle bream Scolopsis vosmeri (Scolopsides vosmeri)

Shadefish and porkfish
Shadefish, Argyrosomus regius (Sciaena aquila), and porkfish, Anisotremus virginicus (Pristipoma virginianum). Handcolored engraving by Dumenil after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d Orbignys

Sticklebacks and their nests
Male and female sticklebacks, Gasterosteus aculeatus, building a nest 1, 2, and ninespine stickleback, Pungitius pungitius, enlarging the nest openings 3

Tub gurnard and black scorpion-fish
Tub gurnard, Chelidonichthys lucerna, Trigla hirundo, and black scorpion-fish, Scorpaena porcus. Handcolored engraving by Corbie after an illustration by Ac

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

Squirrelfish and greater weever
Squirrelfish, Holocentrus adscensionis 1, and greater weever, Trachinus draco 3, and head of the great barracuda, Sphyraena barracuda 2

European perch and ruffe
European perch, Perca fluviatilis 1, ruffe, Gymnocephalus cernuus 3, and head of lined cardinalfish, Cheilodipterus vittatus

Anatomy of a fish, showing skeleton, internal organs and gills. Lithograph by St. Schillinger from Lorenz Okens Universal Natural History, Allgemeine Naturgeschichte fur alle Stande, Stuttgart, 1839

Sand knife fish, Rhamphichthys rostratus (Rostrated gymnotus, Gymnotus rostratus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Snipefish, Macroramphosus scolopax (Scaly centriscus, Centriscus scolopax). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Mottled swamp eel, Synbranchus marmoratus (Marbled synbranchus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Sailfin surgeonfish or sailfin tang, Zebrasoma velifer (Gold-finned acanthurus, Acanthurus velifer). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Shark sucker fish, Remora remora (Fork-tailed remora, Echeneis remora). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Blue parrotfish, Scarus coeruleus (Blue coryphaena, Coryphaena caerulea). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Largescale four-eyed fish, Anableps anableps (as four-eyed anableps, Anableps tetropthalmus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Pilot fish, Naucrates ductor (pilot mackrel, Scomber ductor). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Bar jack fish, Caranx ruber (as red mackrel, Scomber rubra). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

Longnose batfish, Ogcocephalus vespertilio (American frogfish, Lophius vespertilio). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Comber, Serranus cabrilla (Greenish holocentrus, Holocentrus virescens). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Torpedo scad, Megalaspis cordyla (Rottlerian mackrel, Scomber rottleri). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Large-eye dentex, Dentex macrophthalmus (Great-eyed sparus, Sparus macrophthalmus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Pandora fish, Pagellus erythrinus (Rose sparus, Sparus erythrinus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Red snapper species, Lutjanus campechanus? (Aya bodian, Bodianus aya). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Peacock flounder, Bothus lunatus (Argus flounder, Pleuronectes argus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Redstriped eartheater, Geophagus surinamensis (Surinam sparus, Sparus surinamensis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

African sailfin flyingfish, Parexocoetus mento (Middle-finned flying fish, Exocoetus mesogaster). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Spanish hogfish, Bodianus rufus (Falcated sparus, Sparus falcatus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Doctorfish, Acanthurus chirurgus
Doctorfish tang or surgeonfish (Lancet-tailed acanthurus), Acanthurus chirurgus

Longfin batfish, Platax teira (Long-finned chaetodon, Chaetodon teira). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Mediterranean parrotfish, Sparisoma cretense (Cretan scarus, Scarus cretensis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Sunfish, Mola mola (Short sun fish, Cephalus brevis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw

European perch, Perca fluviatilis (Red-spotted perch, Perca maculata). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Blackeye thicklip, Hemigymnus melapterus (Black-finned sparus, Sparus melanopterus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Spotted wolffish, Anarhichas minor (Panther anarhichas, Anarhichas pantherinus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Lesser spiny eel, swordfish and wolf-fish
Lesser spiny eel, Macrognathus aculeatus, swordfish, Xiphias gladius, and wolf-fish, Anarhichas lupus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Jr

Slopehead catfish, Ageneiosus inermis (Dawalla of the Arawaaks, Hypothalmus davalla). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Tiger sorubim, Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum (Striped platystoma, Platystoma tigrinum). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes

Platynematichthys notatus catfish (Stripe-tailed pimelodus, Pimelodus notatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of

Flatwhiskered catfish, Pinirampus pirinampu (Black-spotted green pimelodus, Pimelodus insignis). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Blochs pim, Pimelodus blochii (Tiger pimelodus, Pimelodus arekaima). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana

Jaguar catfish, Liosomadoras oncinus (Marbled arius, Arius oncinus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana

Portrait of Robert Schomburgk, Victorian ichthyologist, zoologist and diplomat. Steel engraving by Freeman from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana

Spiny catfish or bacu, Acanthodoras cataphractus (Chestnut-bellied doras, Doras castaneo-ventris). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Steindachnerina binotata (Double-marked salmon carp, Prochilodus binotatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of

Bocachico or koulimata, Prochilodus rubrotaeniatus (Pale red-streaked salmon carp, Prochilodus rubro-taeniatus). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Wolf fish, Hoplias malabaricus
Wolf fish, tiger fish or trahira, Hoplias malabaricus (Haimura, Erythrinus macrodon). Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H

Banded schizodon or boga lisa, Schizodon fasciatus. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana

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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.