Finned Collection

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

Broad-Finned, Tail-Spotted, and One-Spotted Goby
Broad-Finned Goby (Gobius biocellatus), Tail-Spotted Goby (Gobius attenuatus), and One-Spotted Goby (Gobius unipunctatus). Date: 1863

Synodontis maculipinna, catfish
Synodontis is the most widely-distributed mochokid genus. This specimen was collected from the Rufigi River near Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania and arrived at the museum in 1922

Echidna nebulosa, clouded eel
Ff. 172. Watercolour painting by George Forster annotated echidna variegata murona and made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Galaxias argenteus, giant kokopu
Ff. 235. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

Lutjanus fulvus, blacktail snapper
Ff. 213. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)

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Male gold-specs jawfish, Opistognathus randalli, with mouth brooding eggs, also known as the yellow barred jawfish, Mabul Island, Malaysia

Liza aurata, or Long-Finned Grey or Golden Mullet
Orcynopsis unicolor, or Plain Bonito, also known as Palomette and Tasarte, belonging to the mackerel family. Date: 1863

Lazaro Ferro
Conte LAZARO FERRO Venetian naval, with winged and finned supporters. Date: 18TH CENTURY

Sarda sarda, or Short-Finned Tunny. Date: 1865

Salmo nigripinnis, or Black-Finned Trout. Date: 1879

Scale-Finned Shad and European Anchovy
Scale-Finned Shad (another version of Alosa fallax or Twait Shad) and European Anchovy (Engraulis encrasicolus). Date: 1865

Orcynus germon, or Long-Finned Tunny. Date: 1863

Lanthorn Gurnard and Little Gurnard
Lanthorn Gurnard (Trigla lucerna, Shining Gurnard, Long-Finned Captain, above) and Little Gurnard (Trigla paeciloptera, below). Date: 1863

Picture No. 11676369
Tambaqui / Black Pacu similar shape to Piranha but a herbivorous fish (composite image) Date:

Picture No. 11676365
Alfonsino young fish with first soft dorsal and ventral fin rays greatly prolonged (rare sight) (composite image) Date:

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Sperm Whale - blowing / spouting (Physeter macrocephalus) Date:

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Whale Watching - tourists on boat watching long-finned Pilot Whale in the strait of Gibraltar (globicephala melas) Date:

Fossil lobe-finned fish C016 / 5601
Fossil lobe-finned fish (Chirodipterus australis). 374 million year old specimen of the early lobe-finned fish (Cheiopterus australis)

Chirodipterus australis, early lobe-finned fish
A 374 million year old specimen of the early lobe-finned fish (Cheiopterus australis). Originating from the Late Devonian, Gogo, Western Australia

Eusthenopteron foordi, early lobe-finned fish
A 374 million year old specimen of a lobe-finned fish from the Late Devonian, Canada

Percophis Brasilianus
A species of ray-finned fish

Short-finned pilot whale at surface (Globicephala macrorhynchus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

Short-finned pilot whale surfacing (Globicephala macrorhynchus) Azores, Atlantic Ocean (RR)
Lisa Steiner / SplashdownDirect

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"Finned Wonders: Exploring the Diverse Marine and Terrestrial World" Meet the Liza aurata, also known as the Long-Finned Grey or Golden Mullet, gracefully gliding through the shimmering waters. Discover the enchanting Seadragon and striped cowfish, showcasing their vibrant colors and intricate patterns in an underwater ballet. The John Dory, magpie perch, silver fish, and butterfly lobster form a captivating ensemble of marine beauties that leave us in awe of nature's creativity. Witness the majestic Emu and its young ones (Dromaius novaehollandiae) roaming freely across vast landscapes - a symbol of resilience and nurturing love. Delight your senses with Turquoise berry (Aristotelia peduncularis), Native fuchsia, lilac, and pepper - a harmonious blend of colors found in nature's palette. Observe the Margin-winged stick insect camouflaging itself amidst red epacris flowers – a masterful display of adaptation within our own backyard. Immerse yourself in the stunning hues of Copperleaf snowberry and purple apple-berry; these plants add a touch of elegance to any landscape they grace. Encounter unique creatures like Common stargazer hiding beneath sandy shores while longsnout boarfish elegantly navigate through coral reefs - true wonders from below sea level. Marvel at Globe flower standing tall among buttercups; their delicate petals create an ethereal scene that captures hearts with their timeless beauty. Behold an illustration depicting "Monstrum triceps capite Vulpis Draconis" – a mythical creature combining elements from foxes and dragons; imagination knows no bounds. Dive into aquatic realms where Broad-Finned Goby proudly displays its finned magnificence alongside Tail-Spotted Goby & One-Spotted Goby - a trio of underwater marvels.