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41 illustrations of fish including: tench, thornback, torpedo, torsk, triggerfish, trout, trumpetfish, trunkfish, tunny, turbot, vendace, weakfish, weaver, whitefish, whiting, and wrasee

"Found in most Europes lakes in rivers. It is exceedingly tenacious of life; loves foul and weedy water; thrives even where the mud is of an intolerably fetid odor, and so black as to color the fish with its own inky hue." — Goodrich, 1859

Tench

"Found in most Europes lakes in rivers. It is exceedingly tenacious of life; loves foul and weedy water;…

"The prevailing color of the upper part, which is rough and with small points, is dark brown, the under part white, as is the case with most species of ray. It is two to three feet long." — Goodrich, 1859

Thornback

"The prevailing color of the upper part, which is rough and with small points, is dark brown, the under…

The microgadus tomcod, also commonly known as tommy cod or tomcod (poulamon or petit poisson des chenaux in French), Atlantic tomcod or winter cod, is a type of cod fish found in North American coastal waters from the Gulf of St. Lawrence, St. Lawrence River and northern Newfoundland, south to Virginia.

Tomcod

The microgadus tomcod, also commonly known as tommy cod or tomcod (poulamon or petit poisson des chenaux…

"Seven or eight inches long, is common on the British coasts." — Goodrich, 1859

Muller's Topknot

"Seven or eight inches long, is common on the British coasts." — Goodrich, 1859

Also known as the electric ray.

Torpedo

Also known as the electric ray.

Torpedo is a group of rays, commonly called electric rays or torpedoes. It is the only genus in the family Torpedinidae, in the order Torpediniformes. They are slow-moving bottom-dwellers capable of generating a electricity as a defense and feeding mechanism. There are 15-22 extant species.

Torpedo

Torpedo is a group of rays, commonly called electric rays or torpedoes. It is the only genus in the…

A class of fishes allied to the rays and skates, having an electrical apparatus with which they stun or kill their prey and defend themselves against enemies.

Torpedo Fish

A class of fishes allied to the rays and skates, having an electrical apparatus with which they stun…

A ray capable of shooting off 200 volts of electricity for self defense.

Spotted Torpedo

A ray capable of shooting off 200 volts of electricity for self defense.

"One to three feet long; is eaten but not much relished. Found in Europe." — Goodrich, 1859

Torsk

"One to three feet long; is eaten but not much relished. Found in Europe." — Goodrich, 1859

The Golden Trahira (Erythrinus unitaeniatus) is a fish in the Erythrinidae family of trahiras.

Golden Trahira

The Golden Trahira (Erythrinus unitaeniatus) is a fish in the Erythrinidae family of trahiras.

A brightly colored fish. It is called the trigger fish because one large and sharp first ray of the dorsal fin cannot be pressed down until the second ray is depressed, when the first shuts down as does the hammer of a gun when the trigger is pulled.

Triggerfish

A brightly colored fish. It is called the trigger fish because one large and sharp first ray of the…

The name of various species of fish belonging to the salmon family, and abundant in almost all the rivers and lakes of the temperate and colder zones.

Trout

The name of various species of fish belonging to the salmon family, and abundant in almost all the rivers…

A fresh water fish red in color.

American Brook Trout

A fresh water fish red in color.

The brook trout, Salvelinus fontinalis, (sometimes called the eastern brook trout, Adirondack coaster lake trout) is a species of fish in the salmon family of order Salmoniformes. The brook trout is native to small streams, creeks, lakes, and spring ponds. Some brook trout are anadromous. It is native to a wide area of eastern North America but increasingly confined to higher elevations southward in the Appalachian Mountains to northern Georgia, Canada from the Hudson Bay basin east, the Great Lakes–Saint Lawrence system, and the upper Mississippi River drainage as far west as eastern Iowa.

Brook Trout

The brook trout, Salvelinus fontinalis, (sometimes called the eastern brook trout, Adirondack coaster…

"Sometimes called the <em>Gray Trout</em> or <em>Whitling</em> is a Europen species, resembling the common salmon in habits and appearance, and weighing from six to twenty pounds." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Bull Trout

"Sometimes called the Gray Trout or Whitling is a Europen species, resembling the…

"Trout is a term applied generally to various species of fishes belonging to the salmon family. The best-known species, and that which par excellence receives the name, is the common trout, a fish which inhabits clear and running streams. The average weight of the common trout is from three-fourths to one pound. "&mdash;(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Common River Trout

"Trout is a term applied generally to various species of fishes belonging to the salmon family. The…

It is quite widely distributed by pisciculturists. In the breeding season its colors are resplendent, giving rise to the popular name.

Rainbow Trout

It is quite widely distributed by pisciculturists. In the breeding season its colors are resplendent,…

A migratory fish. Returns to its birth place to lay and hatch eggs.

Salmon Trout

A migratory fish. Returns to its birth place to lay and hatch eggs.

"Feeds on minute animals found amonth the sea-weed; its flesh is good; length five inches and upward; common on the coasts of Europe." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Trumpetfish

"Feeds on minute animals found amonth the sea-weed; its flesh is good; length five inches and upward;…

"There are several species, covered with an inflexible bony armor." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Trunkfish

"There are several species, covered with an inflexible bony armor." — Goodrich, 1859

"The Trunk-fish, or Ostracion, is without scales, but covered with regular, osseous plates, which are so jointed the one to the other that the body is, as it were, inclosed in a kind of box or long coffer."

The Trunkfish (Ostracion)

"The Trunk-fish, or Ostracion, is without scales, but covered with regular, osseous plates, which are…

The Tui Chub (Gila bicolor) is a fish in the Cyprinidae family of carps.

Tui Chub

The Tui Chub (Gila bicolor) is a fish in the Cyprinidae family of carps.

The Northern bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is a species of tuna native to the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Black Sea.

Northern Bluefin Tuna

The Northern bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is a species of tuna native to the Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean…

"A large species, four to twenty feet long, and sometimes weighing a thousand pounds." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Common Tunny

"A large species, four to twenty feet long, and sometimes weighing a thousand pounds." — Goodrich,…

"Common in European waters, and regarded in England as one fo the richest and best of fishes; it feeds on small fish, crustacea, and shell-fish; seeks sandy ground, and is a great wanderer, usually in companies; the common size is five to ten pounds." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Turbot

"Common in European waters, and regarded in England as one fo the richest and best of fishes; it feeds…

"The Turbot resembles a rhomb in its general form; whence its name of rhombus."

The Turbot (Rhombus Maximus)

"The Turbot resembles a rhomb in its general form; whence its name of rhombus."

"Is a small fish, of delicate flavor, seven inches long, taken with nets in some fo the Scottish lakes." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Vendace

"Is a small fish, of delicate flavor, seven inches long, taken with nets in some fo the Scottish lakes."…

"Weakfish (sea trout). The flesh is lean and flaky. Adaptable to any form of cooking."

Weakfish

"Weakfish (sea trout). The flesh is lean and flaky. Adaptable to any form of cooking."

A type of fish.

Weakfish

A type of fish.

"It is about twelve inches long, lives in deep water, and is noted for inflicting serious wounds with its spines when carelessly handled." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Great Weaver

"It is about twelve inches long, lives in deep water, and is noted for inflicting serious wounds with…

"Is twelve to twenty-four inches long, and is very thing; it is not greatly esteemed for the table." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Whiff

"Is twelve to twenty-four inches long, and is very thing; it is not greatly esteemed for the table."…

"The White Ray is in the form of a rhomb, the point of the muzzle forming the lower angle, the longest ray of each pectoral forming the lateral angles, while the summit of the tail forms the last angle."

The White Ray (Raia Batis)

"The White Ray is in the form of a rhomb, the point of the muzzle forming the lower angle, the longest…

"A small fish, abundant in the River Thames, and greatly valued by the epicures of London. It is a common practice among the citizens of that metropolis, commended, indeed, by the example of the Lord Mayor, cabinet ministers, and philosophers of the Royal Society, to go down to the Greenwich or Blackwall, to enjoy the luxury of a meal of "Whitebait"."&mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Whitebait

"A small fish, abundant in the River Thames, and greatly valued by the epicures of London. It is a common…

"Whitebait is the name by which the fry of the herring, and sprat are known in the market, and when served for the table."&mdash;(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Whitebait

"Whitebait is the name by which the fry of the herring, and sprat are known in the market, and when…

A picture of a White-Fish.

Whitefish

A picture of a White-Fish.

The name commonly applied to several species of fishes of the salmon family. They are found mostly in the lakes of the northern regions of North America, and are generally favored among the food fishes.

Whitefish

The name commonly applied to several species of fishes of the salmon family. They are found mostly in…

"Well known for the surpassing delicacy and pearly whitness of its flesh. It is from twelve to twenty inches long, and weighs from one to four pounds." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Whiting

"Well known for the surpassing delicacy and pearly whitness of its flesh. It is from twelve to twenty…

"The fish called the whiting is met with on all the coasts of Northern Europe, and is caught in great numbers with hook and line. The fish derives its English name from the pearly whiteness of its flesh, which is highly esteemed, and large quantities of which are salted and dried."&mdash;(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Whiting

"The fish called the whiting is met with on all the coasts of Northern Europe, and is caught in great…

King whiting.

King Whiting

King whiting.

The Northern Whiting (Sillago sihama) is a fish in the Sillaginidae family of smelt-whitings.

Northern Whiting

The Northern Whiting (Sillago sihama) is a fish in the Sillaginidae family of smelt-whitings.

"Generally of stout form and moderate size, and often of very brilliant colors." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Wrasee

"Generally of stout form and moderate size, and often of very brilliant colors." — Goodrich, 1859