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A net that catches fish with gill covers in the mesh of the net. This illustration shows a gill-net anchored for cod and labels the parts: 1) Nets, 2) Buoys, 3) Anchor lines, 4) Anchors.

Gill-net

A net that catches fish with gill covers in the mesh of the net. This illustration shows a gill-net…

This illustration shows the gills (breathing apparatus) of a perch, as well as the specific veins and arteries running along the branchial arch.

Gills (Branchial Arch of Perch)

This illustration shows the gills (breathing apparatus) of a perch, as well as the specific veins and…

This illustration shows the thorax of a crayfish with a portion of the carapace removed to show the gills.

Gills (Crayfish)

This illustration shows the thorax of a crayfish with a portion of the carapace removed to show the…

"Twelve inches long, abundant in the Mediterranean, and found on the coasts of Africa and Europe, from France to the Cape of Good Hope. It frequents deep water on bold rocky coasts, and is occasionally taken both by nets and lines." — Goodrich, 1859

Gilt-Head

"Twelve inches long, abundant in the Mediterranean, and found on the coasts of Africa and Europe, from…

"Six to eight inches long, its general color being red varied with green." — Goodrich, 1859

Gilt-Head

"Six to eight inches long, its general color being red varied with green." — Goodrich, 1859

A young girl seated in front of a fishbowl, with a book and toys nearby.

Girl and fishbowl

A young girl seated in front of a fishbowl, with a book and toys nearby.

An illustration of a young girl wearing a wide brim straw hat and sitting on a river bank while fishing with a makeshift pole.

Girl Fishing on a Riverbank

An illustration of a young girl wearing a wide brim straw hat and sitting on a river bank while fishing…

A fish which, by inflating an abdominal sac, can swell out its body to a globular shape.

Globefish

A fish which, by inflating an abdominal sac, can swell out its body to a globular shape.

"Tetraodon have a remarkable power of inflating their bodies by filling their stomachs with air, the stomach being extremely dilatable, and assuming a globular form when distended, whence they have received the name Globe Fish, whilst from the spines, which stand out in all directions, like those of a hedgehog when rolled up, as if for defence of the inflated body, some of them have been designated Porcupine Fish." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Globefish

"Tetraodon have a remarkable power of inflating their bodies by filling their stomachs with air, the…

"Is found in Europe; it occasionally happens that this, as well as other species, when they have puffed themselves up, lose their balance in the water, and float about, belly upwards, in a most helpless condition. The sharp spines on their stomach, however, protect them from their enemies" — Goodrich, 1859

Pennat's Globefish

"Is found in Europe; it occasionally happens that this, as well as other species, when they have puffed…

"It is five to six inches long, and found on the rocky coasts of Europe. It is not esteemed for food." — Goodrich, 1859

Black Goby

"It is five to six inches long, and found on the rocky coasts of Europe. It is not esteemed for food."…

The Goldfish, Carassius auratus, was one of the earliest fish to be domesticated, and is still one of the most commonly kept aquarium fish and water garden fish. A relatively small member of the carp family, the goldfish is a domesticated version of a dark-gray/brown carp native to East Asia. It was first domesticated in China and introduced to Europe in the late 17th century. Goldfish can grow to a maximum length of 23 inches (159 cm) and a maximum weight of 9.9 pounds (4.5 kg), although this is rare; few goldfish reach even half this size. The oldest recorded goldfish lived to 49 years, but most household goldfish generally live only six to eight years, due to being kept in bowls.

Gold Fish

The Goldfish, Carassius auratus, was one of the earliest fish to be domesticated, and is still one of…

"Is two to five inches long, found in Europe, but less abundantly than most other species." — Goodrich, 1859

Goldfinny

"Is two to five inches long, found in Europe, but less abundantly than most other species." —…

"In China and the warmer parts of Japan a fish extremely similar to the Crucian carp of Europe is of very common occurrence in ponds and other still waters. In the wild state its colors do not differ from those of a Crucian carp, and like that fish it is tenacious of life and easily domesticated. Albinos seem to be rather common and as in other fishes, the color of most of these albinos is a bright orange or golden yellow; occasionally even this shade of color is lost, the fish being more or less pure white or silvery." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Goldfish

"In China and the warmer parts of Japan a fish extremely similar to the Crucian carp of Europe is of…

"The goldfish (Cyprinus auratus)." -Thomson, 1916

Goldfish

"The goldfish (Cyprinus auratus)." -Thomson, 1916

"Reputed to be one of the best-flavored freshwater fishes in the East Indian archipelago. Its original home is Java, Sumatra, Borneo, and several other East Indian islands, but thence it has been transported to and acclimatized in Penang, Malacca, Mauritius, and even Cayenne." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Goramy

"Reputed to be one of the best-flavored freshwater fishes in the East Indian archipelago. Its original…

The gourami or gouramies are a family, Osphronemidae, of freshwater perciform fishes. The fish are native to Asia, from Pakistan and India to the Malay Archipelago and north-easterly towards Korea. "Gouramies" is an example of a redundant plural, like "cherries" or "Pakistanis"; Gourami is already plural, in its original language. The most famous species of gourami is the "kissing gourami", who do literally lock their exaggerated lips to each other in social displays relating to mating, as a habit of aggression toward other fish of any species, and for seeking food.

Gourami

The gourami or gouramies are a family, Osphronemidae, of freshwater perciform fishes. The fish are native…

"Is found in the lakes and rivers of some parts of Europe; in its habits and food it resembles the trout, and is fished for with artificial flies." — Goodrich, 1859

Graining

"Is found in the lakes and rivers of some parts of Europe; in its habits and food it resembles the trout,…

Part of aquative vegetation.

Eel Grass

Part of aquative vegetation.

"Found in the tivers of northern europe having rocky or gravelly bottoms. It resembles the trout in its habits nd haunts; it weighs one to five pounds." — Goodrich, 1859

Grayling

"Found in the tivers of northern europe having rocky or gravelly bottoms. It resembles the trout in…

"The Grayling is a genus of fresh-water fishes in the salmon family, distinguished from trout, etc., by the smaller mouth and teeth, and by the long, many-rayed dorsal fin. The genus is represented by five species inhabiting clear streams in North America, Europe and Asia."—(Charles Leonard-Stuart, 1911)

Grayling

"The Grayling is a genus of fresh-water fishes in the salmon family, distinguished from trout, etc.,…

The Red Grouper (Epinephelus morios) is a fish in the Serranidae family of sea bass and groupers.

Red Grouper

The Red Grouper (Epinephelus morios) is a fish in the Serranidae family of sea bass and groupers.

The Black Grunt (Haemulon bonariense) is a fish in the Haemulidae family of grunts.

Black Grunt

The Black Grunt (Haemulon bonariense) is a fish in the Haemulidae family of grunts.

"Common in Europe, and is found in streams which flow over gravelly soil. It swims in shoals, feeds on worms, aquatic insects, and their larvae, and mollscuous animals." — Goodrich, 1859

Gudgeon

"Common in Europe, and is found in streams which flow over gravelly soil. It swims in shoals, feeds…

Gudgeon is a common name for a number of small freshwater fishes of the families Cyprinidae, Eleotridae or Ptereleotridae. Most gudgeons are elongate, bottom-dwelling fish, many of which live in rapids and other fast moving water.

Gudgeon

Gudgeon is a common name for a number of small freshwater fishes of the families Cyprinidae, Eleotridae…

Gobio fluviatilis is a species of gudgeons, a ray-finned fish in the Cyprinidae family.

Gudgeon

Gobio fluviatilis is a species of gudgeons, a ray-finned fish in the Cyprinidae family.

"Or butter-fish, so called on account of the mucous secretion with which its sides are covered; it is ten inches long, and has a long, sword-shaped body; it is found in pools left by the tide, and occasionally under stones or sea-weed, common in Europe." — Goodrich, 1859

Spotted Gunnel

"Or butter-fish, so called on account of the mucous secretion with which its sides are covered; it is…

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.

"Is from six to fifteen inches long, and is found in the Mediterranean, and also in the European and American seas. These are called <em>Flying-Fish</em>, and perform nearly the same feats in the air as the true flying-fish." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Flying Gurnard

"Is from six to fifteen inches long, and is found in the Mediterranean, and also in the European and…

"Twelve to sixteen inches long; it feeds on curstaceous animals; spawns in May or June; it is esteemed for food, taken in deep water with a trawl-net, affords excellent amusement in fishing with hand-lines; common in European and American waters" &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Red Gurnard

"Twelve to sixteen inches long; it feeds on curstaceous animals; spawns in May or June; it is esteemed…

"Is two feet long, and is common in the Mediterranean and other European waters; its flesh is good, though rather dry; it is caught with long lines, called <em>culters.</em>" &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Sapphire Gurnard

"Is two feet long, and is common in the Mediterranean and other European waters; its flesh is good,…

"A lake fish of Northern Europe, ten to twelve inches long; it is gregarious, and approaches the shores in vast shoals in spring and summer, a hundred often being taken at a draft." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Gwyniad

"A lake fish of Northern Europe, ten to twelve inches long; it is gregarious, and approaches the shores…

"Eight to ten feet long, depth ten inches, thickness less than inches; color dusky green; found in the European seas." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Hawken's Gymnetrus

"Eight to ten feet long, depth ten inches, thickness less than inches; color dusky green; found in the…

"The haddock is greatly valued for its flesh; it swims in immense shoals, and cast numbers are taken." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Haddock

"The haddock is greatly valued for its flesh; it swims in immense shoals, and cast numbers are taken."…

The skeleton of a haddock.

Haddock

The skeleton of a haddock.

"Two to four feet long, of a shiny silvery color; called <em>ribbon-fish</em> on our coast, and <em>sword-fish</em> of Jamaica." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Silvery Hairtail

"Two to four feet long, of a shiny silvery color; called ribbon-fish on our coast, and sword-fish…

"A roving fish; found on all the European coasts, and on the northern shore of the Mediterranean; it is exceedingly voracious, and fourteen pilchards have been found in the stomach of one of ordinary size." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Hake

"A roving fish; found on all the European coasts, and on the northern shore of the Mediterranean; it…

"This is a large species, sometimes measuring seven or eight feet in length, and weighing five or six hundred pounds. It feeds close to the ground on other flat-fish and various crustacea." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Halibut

"This is a large species, sometimes measuring seven or eight feet in length, and weighing five or six…

A halibut is a type of flatfish from the family of the right-eye flounders (Pleuronectidae). This name is derived from haly (holy) and butt (flat fish), alleged to be called so from being commonly eaten on holy-days. Halibut live in both the North Pacific and the North Atlantic oceans and are highly regarded food fish.

Halibut

A halibut is a type of flatfish from the family of the right-eye flounders (Pleuronectidae). This name…

"Argent, a salmon proper haurient. HAURIENT. A fish, in a perpendicular direction, with its head upwards." -Hall, 1862

Haurient

"Argent, a salmon proper haurient. HAURIENT. A fish, in a perpendicular direction, with its head upwards."…

An illustration of a fish hawk.

Fish hawk

An illustration of a fish hawk.

"These fishermen chanced a large haul to make, / Were fearful lest the fish their net would break; / Down in the water plunge, make sure their net, / The fish they seize; they care not for the wet."&mdash;Barber, 1857

He That Would Catch Fish, Must Not Mind Getting Wet

"These fishermen chanced a large haul to make, / Were fearful lest the fish their net would break; /…

A diagram of the heart of a fish. Labels: 1, Pericardium. 2, The ventricle that receives the blood from the body. 3, The ventricle that sends the blood to the gills.

A Diagram of the Heart of a Fish

A diagram of the heart of a fish. Labels: 1, Pericardium. 2, The ventricle that receives the blood from…

Fish on a shield

Heraldry, Naiant

Fish on a shield

"The scales, you know, lap over one another, as you see here in the herring. They thus make quite a firm coat of mail..." (Hooker, 1886).

Herring

"The scales, you know, lap over one another, as you see here in the herring. They thus make quite a…

the herring is a member of the Clupeidae family.

Herring

the herring is a member of the Clupeidae family.

"It is twelve or thirteen inches long; feeds on various small fishes, including young herrings; spawns near the first of November; the fshing season begins two or three months earlier, drift-nets being used by the fishermen." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Herring

"It is twelve or thirteen inches long; feeds on various small fishes, including young herrings; spawns…

A British Herring

Herring

A British Herring

A fixed trap that fish can easily find their way into, but cannot easily find their way out. This particular weir pictured controls the channel between islands and is common along the coast of Maine.

Herring Weir

A fixed trap that fish can easily find their way into, but cannot easily find their way out. This particular…

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.

"A fish known chiefly by scales, fossil remains of which are found in Old Red Sandstone." &mdash; Williams, 1889

Holoptychius

"A fish known chiefly by scales, fossil remains of which are found in Old Red Sandstone." — Williams,…

"Noted for the smoothness of its skin; sometimes called <em>Ray-mouthed Dog</em>; takes bait, but is less rapacious than other species; common on the British coasts." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Smooth Hound

"Noted for the smoothness of its skin; sometimes called Ray-mouthed Dog; takes bait, but is…

An image of a man using rope to hunt birds.

Hunting Birds

An image of a man using rope to hunt birds.

"Hyoid bone of the Perch." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Hyoid Bone

"Hyoid bone of the Perch." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

"It feeds on worms and herbage, and the flesh is of good flavor. It is common in Northern Europe.

Ide

"It feeds on worms and herbage, and the flesh is of good flavor. It is common in Northern Europe.

This inkstand is ornamented with a group of fish at the top.

Inkstand

This inkstand is ornamented with a group of fish at the top.

"In this family the arms appear to be merely prolongations of the disc; they are suaully five in number, and the plates from which the ambulacra are exserted are placed in deep furrows, which run along the lower surface of the arms." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Five-fingered jack

"In this family the arms appear to be merely prolongations of the disc; they are suaully five in number,…

"And Jehovah prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah; and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights." Jonah 1:17 ASV <p>Illustration of Jonah, looking up towards the sky, as he is swallowed by an enormous fish. The fishes scales, fins, and tail can be seen thrashing in the waves. Some shells are pictured in front of Jonah (bottom left).

Jonah is Swallowed by a Great Fish Sent by God

"And Jehovah prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah; and Jonah was in the belly of the fish three…

A caricature showing an old man dressed up like a king, fishing.

Kingfisher

A caricature showing an old man dressed up like a king, fishing.

A trio of belted kingfishers, a species native to the United States.

Belted Kingfishers

A trio of belted kingfishers, a species native to the United States.