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History of Ichthyology
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/history-of-ichthyology/

After a slow start, the Museum's collection of fishes has grown to provide a comprehensive resource for research scientists.

Published 30 January 2014

archives Ichthyology historic history
What is a shrimpgoby?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/what-is-a-shrimpgoby/

The mutualistic relationship between shrimpgobies (also known as prawngobies) and alpheid shrimps, which live together in the same burrow, has been known for many years.

Published 02 March 2011

Ichthyology Gobiidae FAQ fish
Fish FAQ - Why are they called parrotfishes?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/why-are-they-called-parrotfishes/

The name 'parrotfish' refers to the fused teeth which resemble a parrot-like beak.

Published 02 May 2011

Ichthyology Parrotfish Labridae
Why are the eyes of larval Black Dragonfish on stalks?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/eyes-of-larval-black-dragonfish/

Larval Black Dragonfish are long, slender and transparent, with eyes on long stalks that can be up to half the length of the body.

Published 11 July 2012

Ichthyology Stomiidae Larval fishes
What is the fastest fish?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/what-is-the-fastest-fish/

Measuring the swimming speed of large fishes in the wild is extremely difficult. Which species is the fastest?

Published 18 October 2012

Ichthyology Istiophoridae speed fish
What is the deepest-living fish?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/what-is-the-deepest-living-fish/

The deepsea has long held a fascination for people. What is the 'fishy depth record'?

Published 23 December 2014

Ophidiidae Ichthyology deepsea fish
Fish FAQ - Can fishes change sex?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/fish-faq-can-fishes-change-sex/

Bizarre as it might sound, sex change is quite common in the fish world.

Published 08 June 2010

fish juvenile initial phase terminal phase Ichthyology
Fish scales
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/fish-scales/

A fish scale is a fish scale, right? Think again. There are a number of types of fish scales and they come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.

Published 30 October 2015

Ichthyology scales
Deep sea fishes gallery
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/deep-sea-fish-images/

Explore this gallery of deep sea fish from the darkest depths of the ocean.

Published 10 May 2022

Ichthyology deep sea fish
Nemo won’t find home in an acidified ocean
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/nemo-wont-find-home-in-an-acidified-ocean/

As oceans become more acid, senses larval fishes need to navigate will become dysfunctional.

Published 26 March 2018

blog climate change ocean Ichthyology acidification

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 kids learning 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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