Ichthyology

The Ichthyology collection houses recent bony and cartilaginous fishes.

  • Gymnothorax zonipectus Seale 1906, MCZ 162344 Photo: MCZ Ichthyology Staff

    Gymnothorax zonipectus Seale 1906

    MCZ 162344

  • Hoplostethus pacificus Garman 1899, Pacific Slimehead Photo: MCZ Ichthyology Staff

    Hoplostethus pacificus Garman 1899

    Pacific Slimehead

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    Masturus lanceolatus Lienard 1840

    Sharptail Mola (larvae), MCZ 157343

  • Spothead Headlightfish, MCZ 151058 Photo: MCZ Ichthyology Staff

    Diaphus metapoclampus Cocco 1829

    Spothead Headlightfish, MCZ 151058

  • Pristigenys alta (Gill 1862), Short Bigeye, MCZ 167703 Photo: MCZ Ichthyology Staff

    Pristigenys alta Gill 1862

    Short Bigeye, MCZ 167703

  • Myxine glutinosa Linnaeus 1758, Atlantic Hagfish, MCZ 100046 Photo: MCZ Ichthyology Staff

    Myxine glutinosa Linnaeus 1758

    Atlantic Hagfish, MCZ 100046

  • Himantolophus albinaries Maul 1961, Maul's Footballfish, MCZ 138064 Photo: MCZ Ichthyology Staff

    Himantolophus albinaries Maul 1961

    Maul's Footballfish, MCZ 138064