Gobio Collection

Gobio gobio, or Gudgeon, a freshwater fish. Date: 1865

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

Danube gudgeon, Gobio gobio 156, crucian carp, Carassius carassius 157 and bream, Abramis brama 158
FLO5004808 Danube gudgeon, Gobio gobio 156, crucian carp, Carassius carassius 157 and bream, Abramis brama 158. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of

Danube gudgeon, crucian carp and bream
Danube gudgeon, Gobio gobio 156, crucian carp, Carassius carassius 157 and bream, Abramis brama 158. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History

Vit sculpin, pogge, and sea scorpion
Vit sculpin, Cottus gobio 117, pogge, Agonus cataphractus 118, and sea scorpion, Myoxocephalus scorpius 119. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural

Fish varieties
Monkfish, Lophius piscatorius, toadfish, Batrachoides surinamensis, armored catfish, Loricaria cataphracta, Atlantic stargazer, Uranoscopus scaber, sculpin or bullhead, Cottus gobio, and cascarudo

Bullhead, Cottus gobio (River bull-head). 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

Gudgeon, Gobio gobio (Cyprinus gobio). 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

Gudgeon, bleak, spirlin, minnow and Prussian carp
Danube gudgeon, Gobio gobio 1, bleak, Alburnus alburnus 2, spirlin, Alburnoides bipunctatus 3, minnow, Phoxinus phoxinus 4, and Prussian carp, Carassius gibelio 5

Gudgeon, Gobio gobio (Cyprinus gobio). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural
FLO4614427 Gudgeon, Gobio gobio (Cyprinus gobio). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J

Eurasian Ruffe and Millers Thumb
Eurasian Ruffe (Gymnocephalus cernua, also known as Ruff, Jack Ruff, Ruffe and Pope), and Millers Thumb (Cottus gobio, also known as Freshwater Sculpin, European Bullhead)

Cottus gobio, or European Bullhead, a freshwater fish also known as Millers Thumb, Freshwater Sculpin, River Bullhead and Common Bullhead. Date: 1863

Gudgeon and Barbel
Gudgeon (Gobio gobio) and Barbel (Barbus barbus). Date: 1879

Picture No. 11051708
Gudgeon European freshwaters Date:

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Gobio gobio, also known as the Gudgeon, is a small freshwater fish species found in Europe. It belongs to the family of Cyprinidae and is closely related to other fish varieties such as Eurasian Ruffe, Millers Thumb, European Bullhead (Cottus gobio), Danube gudgeon, crucian carp, and bream. The Gobio a distinctive appearance with its slender body and vibrant colors and can be easily identified by its dark greenish-brown back and silvery-white belly. This little fish is often found in rivers and streams with clean water and gravelly bottoms. In Edward Donovan's Natural History of British Fishes published between 1802-1808, he beautifully captured the essence of this fascinating creature. The handcolored copperplate engravings showcase the intricate details of the Gudgeon alongside other fish species like bullhead (Cottus gobio) and Prussian carp. Gudgeons are known for their peaceful nature but can display territorial behavior during breeding season. They primarily feed on small aquatic insects, crustaceans, worms, and plant matter. Their ability to adapt to various habitats makes them an important part of aquatic ecosystems. These resilient creatures play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling insect populations while serving as prey for larger predatory species like barbel. Picture No. 11051708 depicts a stunning scene where gudgeons peacefully coexist with barbels in their natural habitat. Whether you encounter them while fishing or admire their beauty through illustrations like those by Edward Donovan, Gobio gobio remains an intriguing subject that showcases the diversity within our underwater world.