Threadfin Collection

Flame cardinalfish, Apogon, Commerson's glassy, Ambassis ambassis, snakehead, Channa asiatica, mullet
FLO4684930 Flame cardinalfish, Apogon, Commerson's glassy, Ambassis ambassis, snakehead, Channa asiatica, mullet, Mugil species, red mullet, Mullus barbatus, threadfin, Polynemus species

Black grouper, Mycteroperca bonaci (Serranus arara, Serrano arara). Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Threadfin bream, Pentapodus fasciuola. Pentapodo fasciuola. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Striped threadfin and bluefish
Striped threadfin, Polydactylus plebeius, and bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix. Polinemo plebeo, Cheilodittero ettacanto. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus

Spherulites agariciformis, Sferulite agariciforme. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science

Threadfin butterflyfish, Chaetodon auriga (Red-striped chaetodon, Chaetodon setifer). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Finial, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999628 Finial, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Hawaii, Maui, Threadfin Butterfly Fish, Close-Up, B1900

Striped threadfin, Polydactylus plebeius, and bluefish, Pomatomus saltatrix.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830

Picture No. 11675349
Threadfin Hawkfish with tufts. Date:

Picture No. 11675136
Threadfin Anthias. Date:

Picture No. 11072872
Threadfin Hawkfish Aer Bajo dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Threadfin Hawkfish

Long-rayed Sand-diver (Trichonotus elegans) adult, close-up of head, resting on black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Greater Sunda Islands, Indonesia, November

Long-rayed Sand-diver (Trichonotus elegans) adult, swimming, Pantar Island, Alor Archipelago, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia, October

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Threadfin refers to a diverse group of fish species that share a distinctive thread-like extension on their fins. One such species is the black grouper, scientifically known as Mycteroperca bonaci. This large predatory fish can be found in the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Another member of the threadfin family is the threadfin bream, or Pentapodus fasciuola. These colorful reef-dwelling fish are commonly found in the Indo-Pacific region and are popular among aquarium enthusiasts for their vibrant appearance. The striped threadfin and bluefish are also part of this fascinating group. The striped threadfin, scientifically known as Polydactylus plebeius, can be found along coastal areas from Africa to Australia. Bluefish, on the other hand, are highly migratory predators that inhabit both saltwater and brackish environments. Spherulites agariciformis is an intriguing species within the threadfin family that belongs to a group called glass sponges. These unique organisms have intricate skeletal structures resembling delicate threads. One visually stunning member of this family is the threadfin butterflyfish (Chaetodon auriga). With its vibrant colors and distinct patterns, it adds beauty to coral reefs across tropical regions. In art history, there's even a finial dating back to 1833-39 featuring colored engravings depicting various fish varieties including some with strikingly long threads extending from their fins. Captivating photographs showcase different aspects of these remarkable creatures' lives: Hawaii presents us with an up-close shot capturing Maui's captivating Threadfin Butterfly Fish (Picture No. 11675349), while another image (Picture No. 11675136) showcases their mesmerizing stripes against a backdrop of turquoise waters. A third picture (Picture No. 11072872) highlights one particular variety swimming gracefully amidst coral formations.