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Fluviatilis Collection

Fluviatilis, also known as the European Perch or Perca fluviatilis, is a fascinating species that dwells in freshwater bodies across Europe

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Perca fluviatilis, or European Perch

Perca fluviatilis, or European Perch, also known as Redfin Perch and English Perch. Date: 1879

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Sea Lamprey, Lampern, and Silver Lamprey

Sea Lamprey, Lampern, and Silver Lamprey
Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), Lampern (Lampetra fluviatilis or European River Lamprey), and Silver Lamprey (Ichthyomyzon unicuspis). Date: 1865

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Fish scales: cod, Gadus morhua 1, gudgeon, Gobio gobio 2, tench, Tinca tinca 3, eel

Fish scales: cod, Gadus morhua 1, gudgeon, Gobio gobio 2, tench, Tinca tinca 3, eel, Anguilla anguilla 4 and perch
FLO4574094 Fish scales: cod, Gadus morhua 1, gudgeon, Gobio gobio 2, tench, Tinca tinca 3, eel, Anguilla anguilla 4 and perch, Perca fluviatilis 5

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Sediment of Water from the Thames (engraving)

Sediment of Water from the Thames (engraving)
2791441 Sediment of Water from the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sediment of Water from the Thames)

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Forkbeard and fivebeard rockling

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

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Parasitic lamprey eels

Parasitic lamprey eels
Sea lamprey eel, Petromyzon marinus 1, mouth 2, river lamprey, Lampetra fluviatilis 3, 4, and brook lamprey, Lampetra planeri 5

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: European perch and ruffe

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

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Ray, shark, sturgeon, lamprey, etc

Ray, shark, sturgeon, lamprey, etc
Marine creatures: hagfish, Myxine glutinosa 1, river lamprey eel, Petromyzon fluviatilis 2, torpedo ray, Raja torpedo ocellata 3, great white shark, Squalus carcharias, vulnerable 4, rat fish

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: European perch, Perca fluviatilis

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

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Perch, shi drum and seabass

Perch, shi drum and seabass
Perch, Perca fluviatilis, shi drum, Umbrina cirrosa, and seabass, Dicentrarchus labrax. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Miss Coignet after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Bernard

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Perch, velvet worm, lacewing and pearl oyster

Perch, velvet worm, lacewing and pearl oyster
European perch, Perca fluviatilis 1, velvet worm, Peripatus iuliformis 2, lacewing, Perla marginata 3, and pearl oyster, Isognomon isognomum 4. Perche, Peripate, Perle, Perne

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: River lamprey, Lampetra fluviatilis

River lamprey, Lampetra fluviatilis (Lampern or lesser lamprey, Petromyzon fluviatilis). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Perch, Perca fluviatilis

Perch, Perca fluviatilis. Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Carp and perch varieties

Carp and perch varieties
Carp, Cyprinus carpio 1, 2, barbel, Barbus barbus 3, pike-perch, Sander lucioperca 4, and European perch, Perca fluviatilis 5

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Curtis British Entomology Plate 290

Curtis British Entomology Plate 290
Lepidoptera: Argynnis aglaia var. (Dark Green Fritillary) [Plant: ? (Conferva fluviatilis)] Date: 1824-39

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: The Water of the Serpentine, in Hyde Park (engraving)

The Water of the Serpentine, in Hyde Park (engraving)
1608971 The Water of the Serpentine, in Hyde Park (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Water of the Serpentine, in Hyde Park)

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Species of sponges (litho)

Species of sponges (litho)
6013473 Species of sponges (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Species of sponges. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Planers and Mud Lamprey, Borer and Lancelet

Planers and Mud Lamprey, Borer and Lancelet
Planers Lamprey (Petromyzon planeri), Mud Lamprey (Lampetra fluviatilis or Petromyzon branchialis, also known as European River Lamprey, Blind Lamprey and Pride), Borer (Gastrobranchus coecus)

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Sea Lamprey, Lampern, Planers Lamprey and Pride

Sea Lamprey, Lampern, Planers Lamprey and Pride
Sea Lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), Lampern (Lampetra fluviatilis or European River Lamprey), Planers Lamprey (Petromyzon planeri), and Pride (Lampetra fluviatilis or Petromyzon branchialis)

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: European Perch - single fish-tail placed on a birch-tree

European Perch - single fish-tail placed on a birch-tree bark after an under-ice fishing in Ural Mountains (Perca fluviatilis ). near Ekaterinburg - Russia. early spring - March

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: European Perch - two fish-tails placed on a birch-tree

European Perch - two fish-tails placed on a birch-tree bark after an under-ice fishing in Ural Mountains (Perca fluviatilis ). near Ekaterinburg - Russia. early spring - March

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Plectropoma Puella (Beautiful Plectropoma)

Plectropoma Puella (Beautiful Plectropoma)
Illustration of a Plectropoma Puella (Beautiful Plectropoma)

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Zander and European perch

Zander and European perch
Antique illustration of Zander (Sander lucioperca) and European perch (Perca fluviatilis)

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Picture No. 10891572

Picture No. 10891572
European Perch - juveniles shoaling in an inland quarry (Perca fluviatilis) Date:

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Picture No. 10891408

Picture No. 10891408
European Perch - single fish-tail placed on a birch-tree bark after an under-ice fishing in Ural Mountains (Perca fluviatilis ) Date:

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Picture No. 10891407

Picture No. 10891407
European Perch - two fish-tails placed on a birch-tree bark after an under-ice fishing in Ural Mountains (Perca fluviatilis ) Date:

Background imageFluviatilis Collection: Sumatran Surili (Presbytis melalophos) adult female with baby, sitting on branch

Sumatran Surili (Presbytis melalophos) adult female with baby, sitting on branch, Kerinci Seblat N. P
Sumatran Surili (Presbytis melalophos) adult female with baby, sitting on branch, Kerinci Seblat N.P. Sumatra, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, June


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Fluviatilis, also known as the European Perch or Perca fluviatilis, is a fascinating species that dwells in freshwater bodies across Europe. This captivating fish shares its habitat with various other aquatic creatures, including the Sea Lamprey, Lampern, and Silver Lamprey. The Fluviatilis is not alone in its environment; it coexists with Planers and Mud Lampreys, Borers and Lancelets. These diverse organisms create a vibrant ecosystem within the waterways they call home. One can catch a glimpse of this underwater world through an engraving depicting the sediment of water from the Thames. The intricate details showcase not only Fluviatilis but also other inhabitants like Forkbeard and fivebeard rockling. However, not all relationships among these creatures are harmonious. Parasitic lamprey eels often attach themselves to unsuspecting hosts like the European perch and ruffe. This parasitic behavior adds another layer of complexity to their interactions. Interestingly enough, Fluviatilis isn't limited to just sharing its space with fellow fish species. It encounters an array of marine life such as rays, sharks, sturgeons, and even lampreys. Such encounters highlight the interconnectedness of different species within their aquatic habitats. Beyond its own kindred spirits in the animal kingdom lies an intriguing connection between Fluviatilis and other organisms outside its taxonomic group. For instance, it shares similarities in name with Perch shi drum seabass - showcasing how nature's diversity extends beyond traditional boundaries. Further expanding on this theme of interconnectivity are unexpected associations between Fluviatilis and seemingly unrelated creatures like velvet worms or lacewings alongside pearl oysters. Nature never ceases to amaze us with its ability to intertwine seemingly disparate beings into one cohesive tapestry. Lastly but certainly not leastly we have River Lamprey, scientifically known as Lampetra fluviatilis.