Perciform Collection (page 3)

Thyrsites atun, barracuda
Watercolour 372 by the Port Jackson Painter, entitled Wel-gnoo-roo, from the Watling Collection

Pseudoscarus lepidus, parrot fish
Parrot fish (Pseudoscarus lepidus) specimens brought back by Charles Darwin on his voyage on HMS Beagle

Black bass
Illustration by Sir William Coles Paget Medlycott (1831-1887)

Selar crumenophthalmus, bigeye scad
Fish labelled Caranx torvus collected by Charles Darwin in the Galapagos Islands. From his Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle

Calamus taurinus, Galapagos porgy
Fish labelled Chrysophrys taurina collected by Charles Darwin in the Galapagos Islands. From his Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle

Anarhichas lupus, Atlantic catfish
A specimen of the Atlantic catfish (Anarhichas lupus). Technically a wolffish and not a catfish this deep-sea, bottom-dwelling fish can be found in temperate

Ophioblennius atlanticus
Fish found by Charles Darwin in the Cape Verde Islands from his Zoology of the Voyage of the Beagle

Epinephelus quoyanus, longfin grouper
Epinephelus quoyanu, longfin grouper. Holotype of Serranus gilbertii Richardson, BMNH 1843.6.15.59, collected at Black Point, Port Essington

Apogon aprion, mouth almighty
Type specimens of Apogon aprion, mouth almighty. Holotype BMNH 1972.6.8.1

Chelmon marginalis, margined coralfish. Holotype BMNH 1843.6.15.48, from Coral Bay, Port Essington (dried specimen)

Glossamia aprion, mouth almighty
Glossamia aprion, mouth almigty. Specimen paratype BMNH 1853.1.4.11

Favonigobius sp. goby
Plate 32A from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. Study detail of head, body and tail

Odax acroptilus, rainbow cale
Plate 35 from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. This medium-sized, weed-dwelling marine fish can be found along the coastline of the south-west Pacific

Lates gracilis, bony fish
Specimen of an Eocene bony fish (lates gracilis)

Periophthalmus sp. mudskipper
Plate 32 from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. Gobies are common in shallow marine, brackish and estuarine waters, they have a distinct pelvic sucker used to cling to rocks and corals

Priacanthus tayenus, purple-spotted bigeye
Plate 133 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

Mene maculata, moonfish
Specimen jar containing the curiously shaped moonfish (Mene maculata). This schooling, deep-water, marine fish is found throughout the Indo-Pacific region

Pomacanthus imperator, emperor angel fish

Pagrus auratus, red snapper
Drawing no 64 by George Raper, 1789

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

Stenotomus chrysops, scup
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Perca sp. croker & Holocentrus sp. squirrelfish
Illustration from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol 2 by Mark Catesby (1683-1749)

Scarus coeruleus, blue parrotfish
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Pseudolabrus sp. wrasse
Watercolour 375 by Thomas Watling entitled Karra gnorra, from the Watling Collection

Lepomis macrochirus, bluegill
Drawing 7 (Ewan 34) from the Botanical and zoological drawings (1756-1788) by William Bartram

Callionymus lyra, dragonet
Plate 78 by William MacGillivray from his Watercolour drawings of British Animals, 1831-1841

Sparisoma viride, stoplight parrotfish
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Colourful illustration of Makaira nigricans, blue marlin and

Scorpis sp. sweep
Watercolour 378 by the Port Jackson Painter, entitled Mannadaang, from the Watling Collection

Caesio lunaris, lunar fusilier
Plate 34 by Louis-Isidore Duperrey from his Voyage de la Coquille 1822-1825, Zoologie Atlas, 1826

Coris picta, comb wrasse
Watercolour 374 by Thomas Watling, from the Watling Collection

Scolopsis monogramma, rainbow monocle-bream
Plate 26 by Louis-Isidore Duperrey from his Voyage de la Coquille 1822-1825, Zoologie Atlas, 1826

Microcanthus strigatus, convict fish
Watercolour 380 by Thomas Watling, entitled Dea ne ang, from the Watling Collection

Plate 16d from Specimens of British minerals? vol. 2 (1802) b
Plate 35A from Zoological drawings by Ferdinand Bauer. Study detail of the head and mouth of the medium-sized, weed-dwelling, marine fish found along the coasts of the south-west Pacific

Cheilodactylus carponemus
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

Trachurus trachurus, common scad
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

Katsuwonus pelamis, skipjack of the Settlers
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

Lutjanus campechanus, red snapper
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

Cheilodactylus gibbosus, crested morwong
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

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

Heros autochthon. Catalogue number 1961_7_7_6

Fossilised Macracara prisca, cichlid
This well-preserved, fossil specimen originates from the Lower Tertiary rocks of Brazil, some 65 million years ago

Cichlid from the family of perch-like fishes native to rivers and lakes in central and south America, Africa and Madagascar and parts of Asia

Thalassoma lunare, moon wrasse
Plate 107A from the Loten Collection, painting by Pieter Cornelius de Bevere, 1754-57

Scarus ghobban, blue-barred parrotfish
Watercolour by Olivia Fanny Tonge, c. 1910

Anthias anthias, blunt headed holy fish
Specimen collected on Captain James Cooks first voyage, 1768-1771 and labelled Perca imperator

Stargazer fish buried in the seabed. Stargazers (family Uranoscopidae) are venomous ambush predators that have eyes on the top of their heads

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"Perciform: A Kaleidoscope of Marine Marvels" Dive into the mesmerizing world of perciform, a diverse order of fish that encompasses an array of captivating species. From the elegant Pomfret illustration to the vibrant Snapper fish and the enigmatic Black jewfish, these creatures never cease to amaze. Among them is the Anarhichas lupus, commonly known as the wolf eel, with its snake-like appearance and ferocious demeanor. Its presence in underwater landscapes adds an element of mystery and intrigue. The Kyrtus indicus (Kurtus indicus) showcases intricate patterns on its scales, resembling a work of art painted by nature's brush. Meanwhile, a vintage print from 1922 introduces us to the resplendent Queen Angelfish with its vivid colors that seem almost too perfect for reality. The Lutjanus fulvus or blacktail snapper stands out with its striking contrast between its dark tail and shimmering body. Similarly eye-catching is Torpedine occhiatella or Loucounany sunfish - their unique shapes and markings make them true wonders beneath the waves. Anampses cuvier, better known as pearl wrasse, enchants observers with its iridescent hues that change like shifting tides. And let's not forget Zeus gallus and Zeus insidiator – two perciform species whose names evoke ancient mythology while their appearances inspire awe. Lastly, we encounter Zeus ciliaris (Alectis ciliaris), a majestic creature adorned with long fins reminiscent of flowing robes. Its regal presence reminds us why they are often considered royalty among marine life. In this vast oceanic realm filled with countless species, each perciform brings something unique to behold. Whether it be their dazzling colors or extraordinary adaptations for survival in aquatic habitats - they remind us just how wondrous our planet truly is.