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Sparidae - Breams
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/sparidae-breams/

Explore images and fact sheets of the sparid fishes on the site. These fishes are also known as porgies and seabreams.

Published 30 November 2016

bream family Sparidae fish
Galaxiidae - Galaxias
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/galaxiidae-galaxias/

Discover images and fact sheets of the galaxid fishes on the site.

Published 26 March 2014

Galaxiidae Galaxias fish
Istiophoridae - Billfishes
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/istiophoridae-billfishes/

Explore images and fact sheets of the istiophorid fishes on the site. The family contains the billfishes, marlins, and sailfishes.

Published 10 February 2014

Billfish Istiophoridae fish
Pinguipedidae - Grubfishes
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/pinguipedidae-grubfishes/

Explore images and fact sheets of the pinguipedid fishes on the site. The family includes the grubfishes, sandperches and weevers.

Published 27 September 2013

Grubfish Pinguipedidae fish
Cirrhitidae - Hawkfishes
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/cirrhitidae-hawkfishes/

Explore images and fact sheets of the cirrhitid fishes on the site.

Published 10 November 2016

Cirrhitidae fish
Bramidae - Pomfrets
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/bramidae-pomfrets/

Explore images and fact sheets of the bramid fishes on the site.

Published 20 August 2013

Bramidae fish
Cycloid and Ctenoid Scales
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/cycloid-and-ctenoid-scales/

Cycloid and ctenoid scales are found in the majority of bony fishes (the Teleostei).

Published 30 October 2015

scales fish
Hyperostosis - Swollen Bones
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/hyperostosis-swollen-bones/

The enlargement of particular areas of fish bones is known as hyperostosis.

Published 17 June 2013

Ichthyology Bones hyperostosis fish
Fish FAQ - Can fishes change colour?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/can-fishes-change-colour/

What causes the colouration of a fish and can it change? Read on ...

Published 02 February 2017

Ichthyology FAQ chromatophores fish
How do Electric Rays produce electricity?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/how-do-electric-rays-produce-electricity/

The electric currents produced by some species of fishes, such as the Numbfish and torpedo rays are generated in cells called electrocytes. When an electrocyte is stimulated, a movement of ions (electrically charged atoms) across the cell membrane results in an electric discharge.

Published 25 February 2011

Ichthyology electricity ray fish

Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru

Come face-to-face with one of the most remarkable gold collections to ever tour the globe in the immersive exhibition, <i>Machu Picchu and the Golden Empires of Peru</i> and add-on VR experience.

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Future Now

Step into <i>Future Now</i>, an Australian Museum exhibition about sustainability and be inspired by practical and innovative ways to build a more sustainable future.

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
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