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Gilbert Percy Whitley
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/gilbert-percy-whitley/

A life time's work: 500 papers, 5 books, 37,000 fish specimens collected and 320 new species identified.

Published 16 June 2017

archives Ichthyology people
Larval fish life
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/larval-fish-life/

In his recent paper, Jeff Leis provides more information about the life of larval fishes.

Published 11 November 2010

Larval fishes Ichthyology paper scientific research
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
World's first Black Marlin caught on Rod and Reel
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/worlds-first-black-marlin-caught-on-rod-and-reel/

A skeleton hanging in the Museum's Wild Planet gallery is from the first Black Marlin ever caught on rod and reel.

Published 10 February 2014

exhibition Ichthyology skeleton archives
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
Why do mullet leap?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/why-do-mullet-leap/

Mullet are commonly seen leaping out of the water. Why do they do this?

Published 05 May 2011

Ichthyology FAQ Mugilidae fish
What is the longest bony fish?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/what-is-the-longest-bony-fish/

The Oarfish is reported to be the longest bony fish. It has a ribbon-like body that has been reliably documented to grow to 8m in length, however specimens up to 17m in length have been reported.

Published 26 July 2011

Ichthyology oarfish Regalecidae fish
What is the smallest fish?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/fwhat-is-the-smallest-fish/

What is the definition of "smallest"? This seemingly simple question is behind a friendly rivalry that has developed between three groups of scientists.

Published 15 August 2011

Ichthyology FAQ fish
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

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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Fantastical Sharks & Rays

Dive into the fantastical world of sharks and rays, in this special exhibition that shines a light on some of Australia’s most unique endangered species.

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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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