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A common fish known for its flat appearance and both eyes being on the upper, darker side of its body.

Flounder

A common fish known for its flat appearance and both eyes being on the upper, darker side of its body.

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Anatomy of the Carp

br: the branchiae, or gill-openings c: the heart f: the liver vn: swimming bladders ci: intestinal canal…

"The king of the herrings is from three to four feet in length, of a general silvery color, spotted with brown. It inhabits the North Sea, living on mollusks and crustaceans."

Chimaera Monstrosa (the Arctic chimaera)

"The king of the herrings is from three to four feet in length, of a general silvery color, spotted…

"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 species with which we do not often meet with in this country."

Sunfish (Orthagoriscus Mola)

"A species with which we do not often meet with in this country."

"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 Pipe-fish has the head small, the snout long, nearly cylindrical, slightly raised at the end. The fish is about twenty inches long."

The Pipefish (Syngnathus acus)

"The Pipe-fish has the head small, the snout long, nearly cylindrical, slightly raised at the end. The…

The sea horse rarely grows larger than 4 inches.

The Seahorse (Hippocampus Brevirostris)

The sea horse rarely grows larger than 4 inches.

"These Flying-fishes in their common element are harassed by the attacks of other inhabitants of the ocean, and when under the excitement of fear they take to the air. Their flight does not usually exceed thirty seconds. They fly from two to three feet above the water."

The Flying Fish (E. Volitans)

"These Flying-fishes in their common element are harassed by the attacks of other inhabitants of the…

"The Halibut is a large fish, inhabiting the sea of northern Europe and Greenland, where it is occasionally caught measuring seven feet and weighing from 300 to 400 pounds."

Halibut (Hippoglossus Vulgaris)

"The Halibut is a large fish, inhabiting the sea of northern Europe and Greenland, where it is occasionally…

"The tube of the muzzle is long and flat, and from the caudal fin springs a terminal filament nearly as long as the body. This species of pipe-fish is common around the Antilles."

The Pipefish (Fistularia Tabacaria)

"The tube of the muzzle is long and flat, and from the caudal fin springs a terminal filament nearly…

"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."

"The Common Plaice attains a length of twelve to eighteen inches. On the eye side of the head are some osseous tubercles; the body is smooth."

The Common Plaice (Platessa Vulgaris)

"The Common Plaice attains a length of twelve to eighteen inches. On the eye side of the head are some…

"The Flounders and Plaice inhabit the northern seas of Europe. They have the eyes placed on the right side."

The Dab (Platessa Limanda)

"The Flounders and Plaice inhabit the northern seas of Europe. They have the eyes placed on the right…

"It is of a fine, bright rose-red color, paler beneath and more vivid about the fins, of which there are two dorsal and one ventral."

The Red Gurnard (Trigla Pini)

"It is of a fine, bright rose-red color, paler beneath and more vivid about the fins, of which there…

"The Flying Gurnard has the fin rays of the pectorals connected by membranes, by which it is enabled to support itself in the air, like the flying-fish."

The Flying Gurnard (Dactylopterus Volitans)

"The Flying Gurnard has the fin rays of the pectorals connected by membranes, by which it is enabled…

"The Sword-fish is a very formidable creature. It sometimes attains the length of five to six feet."

The Sword-Fish (Xiphias Gladius)

"The Sword-fish is a very formidable creature. It sometimes attains the length of five to six feet."

"They sometimes take a position near some steam and remain for hours immovable. When a fish comes within reach, they will dart upon it with great rapidity."

Kingfisher

"They sometimes take a position near some steam and remain for hours immovable. When a fish comes within…

"The Japanese carp stands for good cheer, indomitable will, perseverance, and fortitude, and it is used to impress these virtues upon the boys, but all the good qualities named are fully as necessary for girls even though the Japanese do not mention the fact, but girls are not forgotten." -Beard 1906

Paper koi

"The Japanese carp stands for good cheer, indomitable will, perseverance, and fortitude, and it is used…

"The fish banners are hollow so that the wind ma fill them, causing fish to rise and fall as the breeze comes and goes...The fish used on this eventful day are the famous carp, which the natives call koi, the unconquerable." -Beard, 1906

Paper Koi Birthday Pole

"The fish banners are hollow so that the wind ma fill them, causing fish to rise and fall as the breeze…

An illustration of a freshwater aquarium.

Freshwater Aquarium

An illustration of a freshwater aquarium.

An illustration of a saltwater aquarium.

Saltwater Aquarium

An illustration of a saltwater aquarium.

A print from the engraving, ""Fyshynge with an Angle" from 'The Book of St. Albans' printed by Wynkyn de Worde in 1496." -Cundall, 1895

Fyshynge with an Angle

A print from the engraving, ""Fyshynge with an Angle" from 'The Book of St. Albans' printed by Wynkyn…

An illustration of a fish hawk.

Fish hawk

An illustration of a fish hawk.

The gurnard or sea robin (Trigla cuculus) are bottom feeding fish of the Triglidae family.

Gurnard

The gurnard or sea robin (Trigla cuculus) are bottom feeding fish of the Triglidae family.

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…

The short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus) is a species of fish of the Syngnathidae family.

Short-Snouted Seahorse

The short-snouted seahorse (Hippocampus hippocampus) is a species of fish of the Syngnathidae family.

The angler (Lophius piscatorius) is a monkfish known for catching prey with a lure hanging above its large mouth.

Angler

The angler (Lophius piscatorius) is a monkfish known for catching prey with a lure hanging above its…

The common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a freshwater fish related to the common goldfish.

Common Carp

The common carp (Cyprinus carpio) is a freshwater fish related to the common goldfish.

The roach (Leuciscus rutilus) and the dace (Leuciscus leuciscus) are European freshwater fish of the Carp family.

Roach and Dace

The roach (Leuciscus rutilus) and the dace (Leuciscus leuciscus) are European freshwater fish of the…

The Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) is one of the most abundant species of fish.

Atlantic Herring

The Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) is one of the most abundant species of fish.

The sharp-nosed eel (Anguilla acutirostris) is a is also known as the European eel (Anguilla anguilla).

Sharp-Nosed Eel

The sharp-nosed eel (Anguilla acutirostris) is a is also known as the European eel (Anguilla anguilla).

The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is a large shark found in all major oceans.

Great White Shark

The great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) is a large shark found in all major oceans.

The thornback ray (Raja clavata) is a species of fish in the Rajidae family.

Thornback Ray

The thornback ray (Raja clavata) is a species of fish in the Rajidae family.

An older man sitting upon a rock sleeping with a fishing pole in his hand.

Man asleep fishing

An older man sitting upon a rock sleeping with a fishing pole in his hand.

"The <em>Hydra Vulgaris</em> inhabits stagnant ponds and slow running waters."

Hydra Vulgaris

"The Hydra Vulgaris inhabits stagnant ponds and slow running waters."

"The <em>Hydra Viridis</em> is another freshwater polyp, common to ponds and still waters Sometimes the green hydra inhabits brooks filled with herbage." This image shows the Hydra bearing an embryo ready to detach itself.

Hydra Viridis

"The Hydra Viridis is another freshwater polyp, common to ponds and still waters Sometimes…

"The <em>Porpitae</em> consist of colonies of floating animals furnished with a cartilaginous, horizontal and rounded skeleton, but they are destitute of crest or veil."

Porpita Pacifica

"The Porpitae consist of colonies of floating animals furnished with a cartilaginous, horizontal…

"These fragile creatures are able to make long voyages on the surface of the sea. Their nature is such that they are required to keep constantly moving in order to sustain themselves in the fluid which they inhabit. There is a double movement of their light skeletons, which may be compared to the action of respiration in the human hest."

Rhyzostoma Cuvierii

"These fragile creatures are able to make long voyages on the surface of the sea. Their nature is such…

"They usually inhabit the deep seas. They are rarely solitary, but seem to wander about in considerable battalions in the latitudes to which they belong."

Fleet of Medusa

"They usually inhabit the deep seas. They are rarely solitary, but seem to wander about in considerable…

An African American adult male standing in tall grasses holding a fish on one hand and his hat in another.

Fisherman

An African American adult male standing in tall grasses holding a fish on one hand and his hat in another.

An image of a man using rope to hunt birds.

Hunting Birds

An image of a man using rope to hunt birds.

This image depicts a woman catching live sardines in San Sebastian, Spain.

Woman Catching Live Sardines

This image depicts a woman catching live sardines in San Sebastian, Spain.

An illustration of a fish underwater.

Fish

An illustration of a fish underwater.

Nicholas Fish (1758-1833) was an American Revolutionary soldier, born in New York City.

Nicholas Fish

Nicholas Fish (1758-1833) was an American Revolutionary soldier, born in New York City.

Hamilton Fish (August 3, 1808 – September 7, 1893), born in New York City, was an American statesman who served as Governor of New York, United States Senator from New York and United States Secretary of State.

Hamilton Fish

Hamilton Fish (August 3, 1808 – September 7, 1893), born in New York City, was an American statesman…

An illustration of a brown pelican with a fish in it's mouth and a sea gull resting on his back. The brown pelican is the smallest of the eight species of pelican, although it is a large bird in nearly every other regard. It lives strictly on coasts from Washington and Virginia south to northern Chile and the mouth of the Amazon River, as well as the island of Saut d'Eau in Trinidad and Tobago. Some immature birds may stray to inland freshwater lakes. After nesting, North American birds move in flocks further north along the coasts, returning to warmer waters for winter. Their young are hatched in broods of about 3, and eat around 150 lbs. of fish in the 8-10 month period they are cared for. Gulls (often informally Seagulls) are birds in the family Laridae. They are typically medium to large birds, usually gray or white, often with black markings on the head or wings. They typically have harsh wailing or squawking calls. They have stout, longish bills, and webbed feet.

Brown Pelican and Sea Gull

An illustration of a brown pelican with a fish in it's mouth and a sea gull resting on his back. The…

The manta ray (Manta birostris), is the largest of the rays, with the largest known specimen having been more than 7.6 m (about 25 ft) across, with a weight of about 2,300 kg (about 5,000 lbs). It ranges throughout all tropical waters of the world, typically around coral reefs. Mantas have been given a variety of common names, including Atlantic manta, Pacific manta, devilfish, and just manta. Some people just call all members of the family stingrays, though stingrays comprise a separate family of rays (Dasyatidae). Recent studies have discovered that what is called manta ray are at least two different species, one smaller local and one much larger and migratory.

Manta Ray

The manta ray (Manta birostris), is the largest of the rays, with the largest known specimen having…

Trichodon trichodon is a species of fish in the Gonorynchidae family.

Sandfish

Trichodon trichodon is a species of fish in the Gonorynchidae family.

The Californian Sardine (Sardinella carulea) is a small fish related to the herring.

Californian Sardine

The Californian Sardine (Sardinella carulea) is a small fish related to the herring.

"One of a family of ganoid fishes including the lepidosteids and various extinct forms." -Whitney, 1911

Sauroid

"One of a family of ganoid fishes including the lepidosteids and various extinct forms." -Whitney, 1911

The saury or skipper (Scomberesox saurus) is a tropical fish known for jumping and skimming the water.

Saury

The saury or skipper (Scomberesox saurus) is a tropical fish known for jumping and skimming the water.

The silver scabbardfish (Lepidopus caudatus) is a cutlassfish in the Trichiuridae family.

Silver Scabbardfish

The silver scabbardfish (Lepidopus caudatus) is a cutlassfish in the Trichiuridae family.

The Atlantic Horse Mackerel or Scad (Trachurus trachurus) is a species of mackerel in the Carangidae family.

Atlantic Horse Mackerel

The Atlantic Horse Mackerel or Scad (Trachurus trachurus) is a species of mackerel in the Carangidae…

The scaldfish (Arnoglossus laterna) is a species of lefteye flounder of the Bothidae family.

Lefteye Flounder (Scaldfish)

The scaldfish (Arnoglossus laterna) is a species of lefteye flounder of the Bothidae family.

Cheese flies are members of the family Piophilidae of flies (Diptera), including the members of two now-obsolete families, Neottiophilidae and Thyreophoridae. Most are scavengers in animal products and fungi. The best-known member of the family is Piophila casei. It is a small fly, about four mm (1/6 inch) long, found worldwide. The fly's larva infests cured meats, smoked fish, cheeses, and decaying animals. The larva is about 8 mm (1/3 inch) long and is sometimes called the cheese skipper for its leaping ability - when disturbed, this tiny maggot can hop up to 15 cm (6 inches) into the air. Adults are also known as "bacon flies" and their larvae as "bacon skippers", "ham skippers", "cheese maggots", and "cheese hoppers". In Sardinia, Italy the larvae are intentionally introduced into pecorino cheese to produce casu marzu.

Cheese Fly Larva

Cheese flies are members of the family Piophilidae of flies (Diptera), including the members of two…

The Anabantidae are a family of perciform fish commonly called the climbing gouramies or climbing perches. As labyrinth fishes, they possess a labyrinth organ, a structure in the fish's head which allows them to breathe atmospheric oxygen. Fish of this family are commonly seen gulping at air at the surface of the water; which then passes out of their gills or mouth when they dive beneath the surface

Climbing Perch

The Anabantidae are a family of perciform fish commonly called the climbing gouramies or climbing perches.…

"Pectoral arch and fore limb of the pike (Esox lucius), an osseous fish, showing scapulocoracoid, composed of Scp, scapula or hypercoracoid; c, posterior end of the outer margin of the scapulocoracoid; b, b, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, five fin-rays or radialia; a, actinosts or basalia." -Whitney, 1911

Pike Scapulocoracoid

"Pectoral arch and fore limb of the pike (Esox lucius), an osseous fish, showing scapulocoracoid, composed…

The spotted scat (Scatophagus argus) is a small fish native to the western Pacific Ocean.

Spotted Scat

The spotted scat (Scatophagus argus) is a small fish native to the western Pacific Ocean.

Plovers are a widely distributed group of wading birds belonging to the subfamily Charadriinae. They are known to dive in lakes looking for fish ok Carol. There are about 40 species in the subfamily, most of them called "plover" or "dotterel". The closely related lapwing subfamily, Vanellinae, comprises another 20-odd species. Plovers are found throughout the world, and are characterised by relatively short bills. They hunt by sight, rather than by feel as longer-billed waders like snipe do.

Plover

Plovers are a widely distributed group of wading birds belonging to the subfamily Charadriinae. They…