Illustrations of Fish Species

Detailed prints showcasing various fish species, featuring vibrant colors and historical scientific illustrations.

Callyodon Latax. From 'The Fishes of Samoa', by David Starr Jordan and Alvin Seale. Bulletin of the United States Fish Commission, Vol. 25, 1905

Cottus scaber.. Bloch, Marcus Elieser, 1723-1799. Prints, Illustrations. 1787. Rare Book Division. Fishes

Callyodon Latax. From 'The Fishes of Samoa', by David Starr Jordan and Alvin Seale. Bulletin of the United States Fish Commission, Vol. 25, 1905

Sparus Maena, The Cackerel.. Bloch, Marcus Elieser, 1723-1799. Prints, Illustrations. 1797. Rare Book Division. Fishes

Le Turbot des Marquises, Passer marchionessarum.. Du Petit-Thouars, Abel Aubert (1793-1864). Prints, Illustrations. 1840 - 1864. General Research Division. Scientific expeditions, Botany

Castin leatherjacket, Oligoplites saliens. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany" 1812. Most of the 1,064 illustrations of animals, birds, insects, crustaceans, fishes, marine life and microscopic creatures for the Naturalist's Miscellany were drawn by George Shaw, Frederick Nodder and Richard Nodder, and engraved and published by the Nodder family. Frederick drew and engraved many of the copperplates until his death around 1800, and son Richard (1774~1823) was responsible for the plates signed RN or RPN. Richard exhibited at the Royal Academy and became botanic painter to King George III.

Indian humphead, Kurtus indicus. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany" 1812. Most of the 1,064 illustrations of animals, birds, insects, crustaceans, fishes, marine life and microscopic creatures for the Naturalist's Miscellany were drawn by George Shaw, Frederick Nodder and Richard Nodder, and engraved and published by the Nodder family. Frederick drew and engraved many of the copperplates until his death around 1800, and son Richard (1774~1823) was responsible for the plates signed RN or RPN. Richard exhibited at the Royal Academy and became botanic painter to King George III.

Barred grunt, Conodon nobilis. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany" 1812. Most of the 1,064 illustrations of animals, birds, insects, crustaceans, fishes, marine life and microscopic creatures for the Naturalist's Miscellany were drawn by George Shaw, Frederick Nodder and Richard Nodder, and engraved and published by the Nodder family. Frederick drew and engraved many of the copperplates until his death around 1800, and son Richard (1774~1823) was responsible for the plates signed RN or RPN. Richard exhibited at the Royal Academy and became botanic painter to King George III.

1. Le Labre sanglier, Labrus aper; 2. Le Cossyphe de l'Éclancher, Cossyphus eclancheri., 1840 - 1864, Paris, Publisher, Gide, Scientific expeditions, Botany

Zeus ciliaris., 1785 - 1797., Berlin. Publisher, chez l'auteur., 1785 - 1797. Fishes

Zoology - Fishes - Stomiiformes - Gonostomatidae - Tan bristlemouth (Cyclothone pallida), illustration

Surgical Chaetodon

Starred Coryphaena

1. Bodianus stellifer, The starry Bodian; 2. Bodianus Argenteus, The Silver Bodian.. Bloch, Marcus Elieser, 1723-1799. Prints, Illustrations. 1792. Rare Book Division. Fishes

Whale anatomy, illustration

Moon wrasse, Thalassoma lunare. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany" 1812. Most of the 1,064 illustrations of animals, birds, insects, crustaceans, fishes, marine life and microscopic creatures for the Naturalist's Miscellany were drawn by George Shaw, Frederick Nodder and Richard Nodder, and engraved and published by the Nodder family. Frederick drew and engraved many of the copperplates until his death around 1800, and son Richard (1774~1823) was responsible for the plates signed RN or RPN. Richard exhibited at the Royal Academy and became botanic painter to King George III.

Stellated Globe Diodon, Tetrodon stellatus.. Donovan, E. (Edward), 1768-1837. Prints, Illustrations. 1804. Rare Book Division. Fishes , Great Britain, Fishes in art

Bluespotted cornetfish, Fistularia tabacaria 1, and Chinese trumpetfish, Aulostomus chinensis 2. Fistularia petimba, Aulostomo chinese. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretre nd directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century.

Zoologie. Poissons du Nil. 1.2. Le Pimelode guemel (Pimelodus membranaceus); 3.4. Le Pimelode scheilan (Pimelodus clarias)., 1809 - 1828., Paris. Publisher, Impr. impériale., 70 x 50 cm

African armored searobin, Peristedion cataphractum. Illustration by S (George Shaw). Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany" 1792.. Frederick Polydore Nodder (1751~1801) was a gifted natural history artist and engraver. Nodder honed his draftsmanship working on Captain Cook and Joseph Banks' Florilegium and engraving Sydney Parkinson's sketches of Australian plants. He was made "botanic painter to her majesty" Queen Charlotte in 17

Pisces. Pl. 2 Plansza comes from the Universal Dictionary of Natural History Summarizing and Completing All the Facts Presented by the Encyclopedias, /. In a collection of boards from various albums of natural history Pierre, Adam (1799 1853), mites baron, Jacques Reyne Isidore (178. 185.), Folliau imp.

Sterlet sturgeon, Acipenser ruthenus 29, and underside 30. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804. Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist known as the German Buffon.

Scomber Saliens, The Jumper.. Bloch, Marcus Elieser, 1723-1799. Prints, Illustrations. 1797. Rare Book Division. Fishes

Petroscirtes Atrodorsalis 1905 Gunther Lithograph Marine Prints Private Collection

Cod fish, Gadus morhua, Baccala 1 and whiting, Merlangius merlangus, Merlango comune 2. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieu's Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Corsi, drawn by Jean Gabriel Pretreatment and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century.

Star gazer, Uranoscopus scaber 82 and great weaver fish, Trachinus draco 83. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm's Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804. Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist known as the German Buffon.

Ichthyosaur and Plesiosaur, illustration

ATLAS OF THE PHYSICAL AND POLITICAL HISTORY OF CHILE, 1854. Author: GAY CLAUDIO. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

PEZ BALISTIFORME - PEZ BALLESTA OCEANICO - DIBUJO - SIGLO XVIII - EXPEDICION MALASPINA - 240x385. Author: JOSE CARDERO (1766-1811). Location: MUSEO NAVAL / MINISTERIO DE MARINA. MADRID. SPAIN.

DEU, 2008: Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus), drawing.

Whale anatomy, illustration

Skeletal remains of a fish. Coloured etching.

Chiropsis constellatus, Starry Chiropsis.. Suckley, George (1830-1869). Prints, Botanical illustrations, Illustrations. 1860. General Research Division. Natural history , United States

illustration of an Scarus Coerules from 'The Fishes of Porto Rico', by Barton Warren Evermann (1853-1932) American ichthyologist, and Millard Caleb Marsh (1872ñ1936). Dated 1900

Fossilized moon-fish, 39cm in length. Eomesodon species. Upper Jurassic Solnhofen limestone. Solnhofen, Bavaria, Germany. Photographed under controlled conditions (Specimen courtesy of Raimund Albersdoerfer, Germany).

The Fera, vintage engraved illustration. Magasin Pittoresque 1869.

Ocellated Pteraclis

Above, an anabas seen from the side; middle, cross-sections of the heads and gills of two fishes; below, a ophicephalus seen from the side. Stipple engraving by Teillard after P.L. Oudart.

Verona Natural History Museum: fossil of a Mene rhombea, common and characteristic fish of the Bolca lagoon.

Zoologie. Poissons du Nil. 1. Le Mormyre de Salheyéh (Mormyrus labiatus); 2. Le Mormyre de Dendera (Mormyrus anguilloides)., 1809 - 1828., Paris. Publisher, Impr. impériale., 70 x 50 cm

Western Atlantic seabream, Archosargus rhomboidalis. (Described here as single-spotted sciaena, Sciaena unimaculata.) Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's "The Naturalist's Miscellany" 1812. Most of the 1,064 illustrations of animals, birds, insects, crustaceans, fishes, marine life and microscopic creatures for the Naturalist's Miscellany were drawn by George Shaw, Frederick Nodder and Richard Nodder, and engraved and published by the Nodder family. Frederick drew and engraved many of the copperplates until his death around 1800, and son Richard (1774~1823) was responsible for the plates signed RN or RPN. Richard exhibited at the Royal Academy and became botanic painter to King George III.

1. Le Serran colon, Serranus colonus; 2. Le Savonier aux deux couleurs, Rypticus bicolor.. Du Petit-Thouars, Abel Aubert (1793-1864). Prints, Illustrations. 1840 - 1864. General Research Division. Scientific expeditions, Botany

Fish anatomy, illustration

ATLAS OF THE PHYSICAL AND POLITICAL HISTORY OF CHILE, 1854. Author: GAY CLAUDIO. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Magazine of Zoology and Botany Edinburgh, Dublin, Natural History, Periodicals, Zoology, Fish, A detailed illustration of a fish, showcasing its elongated body and distinct features. The fish has prominent fins, a textured scale pattern, and a rounded head with large eyes. The illustration is accompanied by scientific labeling that identifies the species as 'Corydoras regani.' The artwork emphasizes the fish's unique anatomical characteristics, making it an excellent study for ichthyology enthusiasts or those interested in aquatic life. The specimen is portrayed in a lateral view, highlighting the shape and details of its body structure.

Biologia Centrali-Americana, London, 1879-1915, archaeology, botany, central America, description and travel, scientific expeditions, zoology, 90, fish, This illustration features two species of fish, prominently displaying their distinct anatomical features. The top specimen is labeled '1. Galeichthys platypogon,' while the bottom specimen is identified as '2. G. carulescens.' Both fish exhibit elongated bodies, dorsal fins, and elongated whisker-like barbels on their snouts, which are characteristic of their family. Detailed line work highlights the texture of their scales and the structure of their fins, providing an educational insight into their morphology. The illustration captures the essence of ichthyological study, showcasing the elegance and diversity of fish species.

DEU, 2008: Chain Catshark, Chain Dogfish (Scyliorhinus retifer), drawing.

Charles Alexandre Lesueur, Lebia (L'Ellipsoidea), 1817 1821 Lebia (L'Ellipsoidea)

Fish anatomy, illustration

Biologia Centrali-Americana, London, Published for the editors by R. H. Porter, 1879-1915, archaeology, botany, Central America, description and travel, scientific expeditions, zoology, 66, fish, A detailed illustration showcasing two species of fish, labeled as Cichlasoma macracanthus and C. gadovii. The top fish, displaying a streamlined body and distinct scale patterns, is characterized by horizontal stripes and a pronounced dorsal fin. The bottom fish features a similar body shape but presents different stripe patterns and fin structure, highlighting the diversity within the cichlid family. The illustration includes a reference circle, suggesting a focal point for anatomical or identification details. Both fish are rendered with meticulous attention to their physical attributes, emphasizing their unique features in a scientific context.

Skeleton of carp

Bone Fish - Sea Feather, Ichthyology - Fish

Fish anatomy, illustration

Elasmosaurus, illustration.

Bloch's catfish, Pimelodus blochii 1, Raphael catfish, Platydoras costatus 2, suckermouth catfish, Hypostomus plecostomus 3, weatherfish, Misgurnus fossilis 4, largescale four-eyes, Anableps anableps 5, and striped eel catfish, Plotosus lineatus 6. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Milton from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, Paternoster Row, London, October 1, 1813.

1. La Murène marmorée, Murenophis marmoreus; 2. Le cestracion panthérin, Cestracion pantherinus.. Du Petit-Thouars, Abel Aubert (1793-1864). Prints, Illustrations. 1840 - 1864. General Research Division. Scientific expeditions, Botany

Biologia Centrali-Americana, London, 1879-1915, Archaeology, Botany, Central America, Description and Travel, Scientific Expeditions, Zoology, 68, Fish, This illustration showcases two distinct species of cichlid fish, with detailed anatomical features highlighted for scientific study. The top specimen is labeled as 'Cichlosoma beani,' while the bottom one is identified as 'Parachromis bulleri.' Both fish display intricate patterns and textures on their bodies, emphasizing their unique characteristics such as fin structure, scale arrangement, and overall body shape, which are significant for classification and identification purposes in ichthyology. The precise depiction offers valuable insights into the morphology of these species.

Shonisaurus ichthyosaur, illustration

GBR, 2001: Common Seasnail (Liparis liparis), drawing.

Engraving showing an Oarfish, or Regalecus Glesne, which was on display at the Cosmorama, Regent Street, London, in 1849. Date: 2 June 1849

Greater weever, Trachinus draco 1,2, Atlantic stargazer, Uranoscopus scaber 3, and common dragonet, Callionymus lyra 4,5. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Milton from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme and Brown, Paternoster Row, London, July 1, 1811.

Platyglossus Flos-Corallis, lithograph, 1905, Private Collection

Fish anatomy, illustration

Biologia Centrali-Americana, London, 1879-1915, archaeology, botany, Central America, description and travel, scientific expeditions, zoology, fish, The illustration showcases three distinct species of catfish, each displayed with detailed anatomical features. The first specimen is labeled as *Rhamdia petersensis*, characterized by its elongated body and prominent whiskers. The second species, *Rhamdia brachycephala*, exhibits a more compact form with a broad head. The third, *Rhamdia polycephalus*, shows a unique shape and finer detailing along its fins. Above the main illustrations, there are sketches highlighting the head and fin structures of each species, providing a comprehensive view of their morphology. The careful line work emphasizes the delicate features and differences between the species, making it a valuable reference for ichthyological studies.

Barbel, Barbus barbus 118, European flounder, Platichthys flesus 121, roach, Rutilus rutilus 117, sole, Solea solea 120, and whiting, Merlangius merlangus 119. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after Jacques de Seve from James Smith Barrs edition of Comte Buffons Natural History, A Theory of the Earth, General History of Man, Brute Creation, Vegetables, Minerals, T. Gillet, H. D. Symonds, Paternoster Row, London, 1808.

Fossil Fish Devouring Fish, 50 Million Years Old, Eocene, Green River, Wyoming, USA, North America

Cychla Orinocencis, Ichthyology - Fish

Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London London Academic Press Periodicals Zoology Fish, The illustration features two distinct fish species, labeled for identification. On the left, a smaller fish is depicted with a streamlined body, emphasized with fine details that highlight its scales and fins. To the right, a larger fish showcases similar anatomical features, exhibiting a more robust shape. Above these specimens, a detailed outline of the head of a similar fish species further aids in distinguishing characteristics such as the shape of the head and fin structure. Each element is rendered with precision, providing an educational reference on the morphology of these aquatic creatures.

Fossil Fish - Cretaceous - Lebanon (Nematonotus longispinus)

A Back's grayling and a cross-section of its gill. Coloured etching by J. Curtis.

Labricthys bothryocosmus drawings, scientific illustrations

Dolphin's muscular system, illustration

Stripping eggs from a fish at a fish farm, London, 1888.

Whale anatomy, illustration

Skeleton of a bony fish, vintage engraved illustration. From the Universe and Humanity, 1910.

Beryx affinis, September 1890, maker unknown.

Dolphin's muscular system, illustration

Cape moggel or mullet (Labeo umbratus), with scale in Rhineland thumbs, Labeo umbratus (Cape moggel), draughtsman: Robert Jacob Gordon, (attributed to), Oct-1777 - Mar-1786, paper, brush, h 660 mm × w 480 mm, h 171 mm × w 300 mm

Dolphin's internal organs, illustration

Pterygotus sea scorpion from the Paleozoic Era.

SHEET OF ZOOLOGY - 1-PLECTROPOMA HIPANUM - 2-WIDOW: SERRANUS INERMIS. Location: MUSEO DE AMERICA-COLECCION. MADRID. SPANIEN.

Whale anatomy, illustration

Capitan, eremophile de Mutis, Eremophilus mutisii, and pez negro, astroblepe de Grixalva, Astroblepus Grixalvii. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles" 1816-1830. The volumes on fish and reptiles were edited by Hippolyte Cloquet, natural historian and doctor of medicine. Illustration by J.G. Pretre, engraved by Prudhon, directed by Turpin, and published by F. G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780~1845) was painter of natural history at E

Dolphin's nervous system, illustration

Amsterdam, Visscher, Claes Jansz. (II), Collaert, Adriaen, Piscium Vivae Icones, Fish, Seven fish, verso - stamped, Seven different fish including a herring. Each fish is provided with its name. The print is part of a series with fish as subject., print, prent, prints, prenten, height 126 mm, width 192 mm, print maker, prentmaker, 1634 - 1634, paper, papier, etching, etchings, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, South Netherlands (before 1775), 1560 - 1618-06-29, after a design by, Publication (Event), Publication, North Netherlands, 1586 - 1652-06-19, publisher

Thyrsites atun (Tas) : Barracouta, 1867, Tasmania, by Frank Edward Clarke.

Viperfish (Chauliodus sloani) - deep sea specimen from Portugal

Collected Fish Specimens, Ichthyology - Fish

DEU, 2008: Porbeagle (Lamna nasus), drawing.

Above, a gurnard seen from the side; middle, the skeletal heads of a gurnard and a sculpin; below, a sculpin seen from the side. Stipple engraving by Corbié after A. Baron.

Cyprinus macrophthalmus, The Telescope.. Bloch, Marcus Elieser, 1723-1799. Prints, Illustrations. 1797. Rare Book Division. Fishes

Shonisaurus ichthyosaur, illustration

Spotted megrim (Lepidorhombus boscii)

Paris, Firens, Pierre, Antwerp, Collaert, Adriaen, Piscivm vivae icones, Fish, Swordfish, Mullet, Catfish and a Weever, verso - stamped, print, prints, height 93 mm, width 185 mm, South Netherlandish, French, 1580 - 1638-12-24, print maker, printmaker, 1600 - 1638, paper, papier, engraving, engraving (printing process), Work conception, South Netherlandish (before 1775), 1560 - 1618-06-29, after print by, Publication (Event), Publication, publisher

Poissons: 1. Mérou mille-étorles. (Nouv-Guinée.); 2. Mérou moucheté. (Nouv-Irlande.); 3. Mérou gaimard. (Nouvelle-Hollande.); 4. Mérou boelang. (Détroit de la sonde.). Dumont d'Urville, Jules-Sébastien-César, 1790-1842. Prints. 1830 - 1835. General Research Division

Dolphin's muscular system, illustration

Shark's cardiovascular system, illustration

At top a shark and at bottom jaws with shark teeth. Next to the shark a reference to page 281. Upper right: Plate 5. Shark and shark teeth, print maker: Johannes van der Spyck, (mentioned on object), intermediary draughtsman: Johannes van der Spyck, (mentioned on object), Leiden, 1736 - 1761, paper, engraving, etching, h 182 mm × w 192 mm

Proctotrète, an intermediate species between Proctotrète achilensis and Proctotrète cyanogaster. Published between 1840 and 1864 in Paris by Gide, this work pertains to scientific expeditions in botany. The description reiterates the species Proctotrète à ventre bleu (Proctotretus cyanogaster)

Illustration representing watertight ecosystem

Pharyngolepis (left), Pterygotus sp, Pterygotidae (top right), Dartmuthia sp, Tremataspididae (bottom right). Artwork by Brin Rowards.

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