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"It varies in length from three to ten feet, and in weight from five to one hundred and thirty pounds. It is a most voracious fish, feeding often on the young of its own species; from the stomach of one that weighed twenty-five pounds, Mr. Yarrell took three dabs and a young conger three feet long." — Goodrich, 1859

Conger Eel

"It varies in length from three to ten feet, and in weight from five to one hundred and thirty pounds.…

The electric eel can generate a shock to overcome the animals it devours.

Electric Eel

The electric eel can generate a shock to overcome the animals it devours.

The Electric Eel (Electrophorus electricus) is a fish in the Gymnotidae family of naked-back knifefishes.

Electric Eel

The Electric Eel (Electrophorus electricus) is a fish in the Gymnotidae family of naked-back knifefishes.

"It is from one to four feet long, and weighs from one to twenty-five pounds. This species feed on frogs and fish, and are most active at night." — Goodrich, 1859

Sharp-Nosed Eel

"It is from one to four feet long, and weighs from one to twenty-five pounds. This species feed on frogs…

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).

"An eel-like fish, <i>Nemichthys scolopaceus</i>; any member of the <i>Nemichthyidae</i>. The snipe eel attains a length of 3 feet; it is pale-colored above, the back somewhat speckled; the belly and anal fin are blackish. It is a deep-water fish of the Atlantic often taken off the Atlantic coast." &mdash;Whitney, 1889

Snipe Eel

"An eel-like fish, Nemichthys scolopaceus; any member of the Nemichthyidae. The snipe eel attains a…

The Snubnosed Eel (Simenchelys parasitica) is a fish in the Synaphobranchidae family of cutthroat eels.

Snubnosed Eel

The Snubnosed Eel (Simenchelys parasitica) is a fish in the Synaphobranchidae family of cutthroat eels.

An illustration of a egg sack of a nursehound fish.

Egg Sack of Nursehound

An illustration of a egg sack of a nursehound fish.

Episema were used in Greece as a symbol for a country, region, or used on a shield or badge. This episemon depicts a lion's head with a fish in its mouth.

Episemon

Episema were used in Greece as a symbol for a country, region, or used on a shield or badge. This episemon…

The European bullhead, Cottus gobio, is a fish of the Cottidae family that is widely distributed in Europe. It is a type of sculpin and has two alternative names: miller's thumb and tommy logge.

European Bullhead

The European bullhead, Cottus gobio, is a fish of the Cottidae family that is widely distributed in…

"and he took the seven loaves and the fishes; and he gave thanks and brake, and gave to the disciples, and the disciples to the multitudes. And they all ate, and were filled: and they took up that which remained over of the broken pieces, seven baskets full. And they that did eat were four thousand men, besides women and children." Matthew 15:36-38 ASV <p>Illustration of Jesus handing out bread and fish from a basket being held by a young boy. The disciples are handing out food in the background. Numerous men, women, and children sit and stand around eating. There are several trees and mountains in the background.

Jesus Feeds More Than Four Thousand People with Seven Loaves and Two Fishes

"and he took the seven loaves and the fishes; and he gave thanks and brake, and gave to the disciples,…

Betta pugnax, also known as the Fighting Fish (on account of its pugnacious habits), is a bony fish of the family Labyrinthidae, found in the streams of Siam. The fish is bred by the Siamese, who hold fish-fights, similar to cock-fights.

Fighting Fish

Betta pugnax, also known as the Fighting Fish (on account of its pugnacious habits), is a bony fish…

The Orange Filefish (Aluterus schoepfii) is a species of fish in the Monacanthidae family of filefish, also known as foolfish.

Orange Filefish

The Orange Filefish (Aluterus schoepfii) is a species of fish in the Monacanthidae family of filefish,…

An illustration of a fish fin.

Fish Fin

An illustration of a fish fin.

Outline of a fish, showing the "paired" and "median" fins. (p) one of the pectoral fins; (v) one of the ventral fins; (d) first dorsal fin; (d') second dorsal fin; (a) anal fin; (c) caudal fin.

Fish

Outline of a fish, showing the "paired" and "median" fins. (p) one of the pectoral fins; (v) one of…

This is a diagram of the cross section of a fish, showing the bilateral symmetry of the parts: dv, dorsoventral axis; vl, right-left axis. a.p., anterior appendage; b.c., body cavity; ch, notochord; d.f., dorsal fin; g, gut; h, heart; h.a., haemal arch; m, muscles; n.., neural arch; sp, spinal cord; v.c., vertebral column.

Fish

This is a diagram of the cross section of a fish, showing the bilateral symmetry of the parts: dv, dorsoventral…

An illustration of a fish underwater.

Fish

An illustration of a fish underwater.

"Diagram of the principal vessels in the circulation of a fish, ventral view. a, aorta; au., auricle; br.a., afferent branchial arteries; br.e., efferent branchial arteries; bu., bulbus (or conus) arteriosus; c, carotid; c.a., caudal artery; c.v.r., right cardinal vein; c.v.l., left cardinal vein; d.a., dorsal artery; d.c., ductus Cuvieri; g, gills; h.v., hepatic vein; h.p., hepatic portal vein; i, intestine; j, jugular vein; k, kidney; l, liver; r.p., renal portal vein; s.v., sinus venosus; v, ventricle." &mdash; Galloway

Fish Circulation

"Diagram of the principal vessels in the circulation of a fish, ventral view. a, aorta; au., auricle;…

An illustration of a fish fossil.

Fish Fossil

An illustration of a fish fossil.

Two young boys holding a fish at the fish market.

Fish Market

Two young boys holding a fish at the fish market.

An illustration of a whole fish being served on a plate.

Whole Fish on a Plate

An illustration of a whole fish being served on a plate.

This is the skeleton of an angler fish (Lophius piscatorius).

Angler Fish

This is the skeleton of an angler fish (Lophius piscatorius).

"The Flying fish, with wings expanded and elevated in the act of flight. This anomalous and interesting creature is adapted both for swimming and flying. The swimming-tail is consequently retained, and the pectoral fins, which act as wings, are enormously increased in size."&mdash;Pettigrew, 1874

Flying Fish

"The Flying fish, with wings expanded and elevated in the act of flight. This anomalous and interesting…

The gars, or garpikes, are members of the Lepisosteiformes (or Semionotiformes), an ancient order of "primitive" ray-finned fish. Fossil gars are found in Europe, South America, and North America, indicating that in times past these fish had a wider distribution than they do today. Gars are considered to be a remnant of a group of rather primitive bony fish that flourished in the Mesozoic, and are most closely related to the bowfin, another archaic fish now found only in North America.

Garpikes Fish

The gars, or garpikes, are members of the Lepisosteiformes (or Semionotiformes), an ancient order of…

The spotted Gar (Lepisosteus oculatus) is a primitive freshwater fish of the family Lepisosteidae, native to North America from the Lake Erie and southern Lake Michigan drainages south through the Mississippi River basin to Gulf Slope drainages, from lower Apalachicola River in Florida to Nueces River in Texas, USA. It has a profusion of dark spots on the body, head and fins. It occurs in quiet, clear pools and backwaters of lowland creeks, small to large rivers, oxbow lakes, swamps and sloughs. It occasionally enters brackish waters. The fish is a voracious predator feeding on various kinds of fishes and crustaceans. They are notable for being one of the few extant fish species with ganoid scales.

Garpikes Fish

The spotted Gar (Lepisosteus oculatus) is a primitive freshwater fish of the family Lepisosteidae, native…

An illustration of the Cyclopterus lumpus or "lump-fish" found commonly on the coast of Maine. These fish are referred to as "suckers" because their pelvic fins are adhesive disks.

Lump Fish

An illustration of the Cyclopterus lumpus or "lump-fish" found commonly on the coast of Maine. These…

A genus of fished included in the Goby family, and of which the common remora or sucking fish, is the typical example. These fishes have on the top of the head a peculiar sucking-disc, composed of a series of cartilaginous plates arranged transversely, by means of which they attach themselves to other fish or to the bottoms of vessels.

Remora Fish

A genus of fished included in the Goby family, and of which the common remora or sucking fish, is the…

<i>Lepidopus caudatus</i>. "1. A fish of the family <i>Lepidopodidae, Lepidopus caudatus,</i>of the Mediterranean and Atlantic shores of Europe, as well as of New Zealand, of a bright silvery color, with a long dorsal and rudimentary anal fin: so called from suggesting by its form the sheath of a sword. Also called a scale fish and a frost fish." &mdash;Whitney, 1889

Scabbard Fish

Lepidopus caudatus. "1. A fish of the family Lepidopodidae, Lepidopus caudatus,of the Mediterranean…

Six fish.

Six Fish

Six fish.

In fish the chief masses of the muscular system are disposed on each side of the trunk in a series of plates or flakes corresponding in number to the vertebrae. Labels: a,b,c, and 1,2,3, The zigzag arrangement of the flakes.

The Muscles of a Fish

In fish the chief masses of the muscular system are disposed on each side of the trunk in a series of…

A hook for catching fish.

Fish-hook

A hook for catching fish.

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.

Hook baited with worm.

Fishing

Hook baited with worm.

Hook baited with worm.

Fishing

Hook baited with worm.

A child fishing.

Fishing

A child fishing.

An illustration of a young boy standing on the shore of a lake fishing with a cane pole.

Boy Fishing with Cane Pole

An illustration of a young boy standing on the shore of a lake fishing with a cane pole.

This sign indicates that fishing is permitted nearby.

Fishing, Black and White

This sign indicates that fishing is permitted nearby.

This sign indicates that fishing is permitted nearby.

Fishing, Color

This sign indicates that fishing is permitted nearby.

An illustration of a man fishing with books by his side.

Man Fishing

An illustration of a man fishing with books by his side.

This sign indicates that fishing is permitted nearby.

Fishing, Outline

This sign indicates that fishing is permitted nearby.

This sign indicates that fishing is permitted nearby.

Fishing, Silhouette

This sign indicates that fishing is permitted nearby.

An illustration of two young boys; one is fishing, the other is sitting on a fence.

Young Boys Fishing

An illustration of two young boys; one is fishing, the other is sitting on a fence.

The wide-eyed flounder adult, showing both eyes on upper side of head.

Flounder

The wide-eyed flounder adult, showing both eyes on upper side of head.

Flounder keep near the bottom, swimming on one side, and the two eyes are both on the side that is uppermost.

Flounder

Flounder keep near the bottom, swimming on one side, and the two eyes are both on the side that is uppermost.

"Is found at the mouths of nearly all European rivers, and is especially abundant where the bottom is soft and muddy." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Flounder

"Is found at the mouths of nearly all European rivers, and is especially abundant where the bottom is…

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.

The American Fourspot Flounder (Hippoglossina oblonga) is a fish in the Paralichthyidae family of large-tooth flounders.

American Fourspot Flounder

The American Fourspot Flounder (Hippoglossina oblonga) is a fish in the Paralichthyidae family of large-tooth…

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.

The Flying Fish is enabled to fly by having fins which approach in extent the wings of a bird, (Hooker, 1882.)

Flying Fish

The Flying Fish is enabled to fly by having fins which approach in extent the wings of a bird, (Hooker,…

"Is twelve to fourteen inches long, and has the ventral fins placed anterior to the middle part of the body; it may thus be distinguished from the flying gurnard of the Mediterranean." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Flying Fish

"Is twelve to fourteen inches long, and has the ventral fins placed anterior to the middle part of the…

"One to two feet long, with a long barbule hanging from each chin." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Great Forked-Beard

"One to two feet long, with a long barbule hanging from each chin." — Goodrich, 1859

This water fountain is made out of cast iron. It has a design of a crocodile holding a fish in his mouth, beneath it is an otter and tortoise. The amphibious animals are surrounded by water lilies.

Water Fountain

This water fountain is made out of cast iron. It has a design of a crocodile holding a fish in his mouth,…

"There are several species of the genus, Anableps, the principal one being Four Eyes, inhabiting the sandy shores of tropical American seas."-Whitney, 1902

Four Eyes

"There are several species of the genus, Anableps, the principal one being Four Eyes, inhabiting the…

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…

Ganoids were ancient fish from the Paleozoic time. The image is of the Cephalaspis Lyellii.

Ganoid

Ganoids were ancient fish from the Paleozoic time. The image is of the Cephalaspis Lyellii.

Ganoids were ancient fish from the Paleozoic time. The image is of the Holoptychius.

Ganoid

Ganoids were ancient fish from the Paleozoic time. The image is of the Holoptychius.

The gar fish has a cylindrical body covered by rhomboidal bony scales that are coated with enamel, making a strong and complete armor.

Gar

The gar fish has a cylindrical body covered by rhomboidal bony scales that are coated with enamel, making…

"Two feet long, with the under jaw greatly protruded; it swims near the surface; bites at a hook; makes violent resistance when drawn up, and emits a strong smell when just taken." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Gar

"Two feet long, with the under jaw greatly protruded; it swims near the surface; bites at a hook; makes…

The Shortnose Gar (Lepisosteus platostomus) is a fish in the Lepisosteidae family of garpikes.

Shortnose Gar

The Shortnose Gar (Lepisosteus platostomus) is a fish in the Lepisosteidae family of garpikes.

Section through the gill arch and plates of a bony fish. Labels: b, gill plates with capillaries; c, afferent vessels with venous blood; d, efferent vessel with arterial blood; a, skeleton of arch.

Gill Arch and Plates

Section through the gill arch and plates of a bony fish. Labels: b, gill plates with capillaries; c,…