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Eel biodiversity region discovered
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/news/blog/eel-biodiversity-region-discovered/

Analysis of specimens collected in the North West Coral Sea has shown that the area has many marine eel species and some are new to science.

Published 26 August 2015

Ichthyology Eel blog biodiversity
Deep-sea mystery solved as three become one
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/news/blog/deep-sea-mystery/

So dramatic is the metamorphosis of whalefishes that until now scientists thought the larva, adult male and adult female specimens in collections were from three separate families of fishes.

Published 08 December 2009

Cetomimidae Ichthyology Whalefish blog
Interesting fish gallery
https://dev.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
Frequently asked questions about fishes
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/frequently-asked-questions-about-fishes/

Australian Museum staff are frequently asked questions about fishes. The FAQ list gives the answers to some of those questions.

Published 12 August 2022

FAQs FAQ Ichthyology fish
Fish chromatophores
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/fish-chromatophores/

Chromatophores are pigment containing cells found in many animals. In fishes they occur in the scales and the dermal layer of the skin .

Published 27 February 2014

colour FAQ chromatophores fish Ichthyology
Do fish smell?
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/do-fish-smell/

Well ok, what we really mean is 'Do fishes have a sense of smell?'

Published 25 July 2013

Ichthyology sense fish
Robert (Bob) McDowall 1939 – 2011
https://dev.australian.museum/about/history/people/robert-bob-mcdowall-1939-2011/

Well-known New Zealand fisheries scientist, Bob McDowall died after a short illness. Bob was regarded as the father of freshwater fish and fisheries in New Zealand, but also had a huge influence on unravelling the taxonomy and distribution of Australia's temperate freshwater fish.

Published 31 August 2011

archives Ichthyology people
Fish Gonads
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/fish-gonads/

The gonads are the organs that produce sex cells.

Published 09 June 2010

fish dissection Ichthyology reproduction fish
Mystery skeleton
https://dev.australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/mystery-skeleton/

A strange skeleton has caused a two-day sensation among some of the world's best ichthyologists! But finally we have an answer.

Published 28 May 2010

Ophidiidae Ichthyology skeleton
A Tale of Climbing Galaxias
https://dev.australian.museum/about/history/stories/a-tale-of-climbing-galaxias/

Over a three-day period in late January 1993, Ranger Ian McArtney observed thousands of Galaxias (probably Mountain Galaxias) climbing the wall of Winburndale Dam, near Bathurst, New South Wales.

Published 30 January 2012

archives Ichthyology 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, 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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