The naturalist's miscellany, or Coloured figures of natural objects London, Printed for Nodder & Co, 1789-1813, animals, pictorial works, zoology, museums victoria, A depiction of a long, slender fish featuring an elongated body and a distinctive pointed snout. This aquatic creature has prominent, small eyes and is equipped with several fins on its back and near the tail. The coloration transitions from a lighter shade on the underside to a darker hue on the upper body, creating a striking contrast. Notable is the fish's long, whisker-like structure extending from its chin, suggesting its adaptation to its underwater environment. Surrounding text, likely providing scientific information or classification, is faintly visible in the background, indicating the fish's significance in a biological or ecological context.