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Fish FAQ - Do fishes have tongues?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/do-fishes-have-tongues/

Most fishes do have a 'tongue'.

Published 30 October 2015

Ichthyology biology fish
What is a gas bladder?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-gas-bladder/

If you have found a strange balloon-like object washed up on the beach, you may be looking at a fish's gas bladder.

Published 30 March 2020

Ichthyology FAQ fish
Interesting fish gallery
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/interesting-fish-images/

Discover this image gallery of interesting fish from a wonderful community of keen divers, aquarists and fish enthusiasts.

Published 09 May 2022

Ichthyology
Orgy of Eels
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/an-orgy-of-eels/

It's deep, dark and cold - what better place to spawn?

Published 18 August 2015

Ichthyology expedition CSIRO blog
A coral-reef fish with large, fast, conspicuous larvae and small, cryptic adults
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-a-coral-reef-fish-with-large-fast-conspicuous-larvae-and-small-cryptic-adults/

In most coral reef fishes, larvae are tiny and transparent, and adults large and boldly coloured – but in one species, the opposite is true.

Published 07 July 2015

Ichthyology AMRI Blog
What has long pointy teeth and a slingshot mouth?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/what-has-long-pointy-teeth-and-a-slingshot-mouth/

A Goblin Shark, that's what; and the Australian Museum is delighted to have received a fine specimen in the last few days.

Published 02 March 2015

Ichthyology shark blog fish
A light in the night? What’s nightlighting?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/a-light-in-the-night-whats-nightlighting/

Steve and Sally examining Anna's nightlighting catch.

Published 09 January 2015

Ichthyology AMRI blog
New Deep Sea Ghost Flathead
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amri-new-deep-sea-ghost-flathead/

Depressed head, spiny body, eyes too close together and very large? Meet our new species of Ghost Flathead.

Published 06 November 2014

Ichthyology blog Flathead
Great White crosses the Tasman
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/great-white-crosses-the-tasman/

The latest arrival from sea - a White Shark named Pip has crossed the Tasman.

Published 15 August 2014

Ichthyology blog sharks
Oar-some addition to the fish collection!
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/oar-some-addition-to-the-fish-collection/

Watch us process the latest addition to the fish collection - a 2.3 m long Oarfish.

Published 30 July 2014

Ichthyology blog fish

Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
On now

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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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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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Minerals

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

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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