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"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…

"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 great lamprey, one of the Cyclostomata.

Lamprey

The great lamprey, one of the Cyclostomata.

"The color is yellowish marked with brown. Like the sharks and rays is it without an air bladder; to prevent itself from being carried about by currents of water it prefquently attackes itself to stones by the mouth, whence it is called the <em>Stone-sucker</em>." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

European lamprey

"The color is yellowish marked with brown. Like the sharks and rays is it without an air bladder; to…

A lamprey is an animal which, though often regarded as a fish, differs from a fish in the absence of paired fins and scales, in the rounded suctorial mouth without supporting jaws, in the presence of gill-pockets in place of the gills of fish, as well as in numerous internal peculiarities. In consequence, the lamprey and the related hag are placed in a distinct class known as cyclostomes, or round mouths. the body is elongated and eel-like, its most conspicuous feature being the seven slits on either side of the neck which communicate with the gill-pockets. The mouth resembles that of the hag in the presence of a muscular rasp known as the tongue. The food consists of all sorts of small animals, as well as of the dead bodies of larger ones, and even of the flesh and blood of living creatures, to which the lampreys attach themselves after the fashion of the hag. They also attach themselves by their mouths to stones, whence the generic name, 'stone-sucker'. Internally there is much general resemblance to the hag; but the lamprey has well-developed eyes, and has a delicate series of cartilages known as as the branchial basket-work, which supports the pharynx. The adults die soon after spawning near the heads of rivers or creeks; the young, which in many respects differ from their parents, were formerly placed in a separate genus as Ammocoetes. The great sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), sometimes 3 feet long, is found on both coasts of the N. Atlantic. Several smaller species inhabit the lakes and rivers of the United States.

Sea Lamprey

A lamprey is an animal which, though often regarded as a fish, differs from a fish in the absence of…

Lancelet fish (Branchiostoma) is sometimes called amphioxus, the type of the class Leptocardii, is a little creature, half and inch to four inches long. A lancelet may be regarded as a vertebrate reduced to its lowest terms. Instead of a jointed backbone, it has a cartilaginous notochord, running from the head to the tail. A nervous cord lies above it, enclosed in a membranous sheath. No skull is present and the nerve cord does not swell into a brain There are no eyes and no scles. The mouth is a vertical slit, without jaws. In this diagram we see the California lancelet twice the natural size, showing (g) gills, (l) liver, (m) mouth, (n) nerve cord, (nc) notochord.

Lancelet

Lancelet fish (Branchiostoma) is sometimes called amphioxus, the type of the class Leptocardii, is a…

Scopelus (Myctophum) boops is a species of deep sea lanternfish in the Myctophidae family.

Lanternfish

Scopelus (Myctophum) boops is a species of deep sea lanternfish in the Myctophidae family.

"Is six to twelve inches long; feeds on small crustacea and young blennies; when troubled it sets out its numerous sines, and assumes a most threatening appearance." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Father Lasher

"Is six to twelve inches long; feeds on small crustacea and young blennies; when troubled it sets out…

A type of Ganoid fish. This particular species is a gar-pike.

Lepidosteus Occeus

A type of Ganoid fish. This particular species is a gar-pike.

"A valuable fish, taken in large quantites on the British coasts, and salted and dried, chiefly for exportation." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Ling

"A valuable fish, taken in large quantites on the British coasts, and salted and dried, chiefly for…

"It spawns in March or April, delights in small, shallow, clear streams, and has the habit of lurking under stones. It is noted for having six barbules about the mouth." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Loach

"It spawns in March or April, delights in small, shallow, clear streams, and has the habit of lurking…

These fish have huge mouths with a wormlike projection to entice prey.

Lophius

These fish have huge mouths with a wormlike projection to entice prey.

Loreley, a water fairy, rides her chariot drawn by two goldfish. She was a siren, singing and distracting fishermen, until she fell in love with one of them.

Loreley in her Chariot

Loreley, a water fairy, rides her chariot drawn by two goldfish. She was a siren, singing and distracting…

"It is of thick, massive form, and often weighs as much as six or seven pounds; it is of a purplish-black color, variegated with red and brown above; the belly is crimson; the flesh soft and insipid." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Lumpfish

"It is of thick, massive form, and often weighs as much as six or seven pounds; it is of a purplish-black…

In the lungfish, the development of the air bladder as a lung is much more complete than others in the same group.

Lungfish

In the lungfish, the development of the air bladder as a lung is much more complete than others in the…

"Lepidosiren showing (Pc.f.) pectoral fin and the tufted pelvic fin (Pv.f.) of the mature male." -Thomson, 1916

South American Lungfish

"Lepidosiren showing (Pc.f.) pectoral fin and the tufted pelvic fin (Pv.f.) of the mature male." -Thomson,…

An illustration of the adult amoeboid Lymphosporidium truttae, which was the cause of the brook-trout epidemic of the 1800s.

Lymphosporidium

An illustration of the adult amoeboid Lymphosporidium truttae, which was the cause of the brook-trout…

An illustration of Lymphosporidium truttae in the blood cell of a brook trout, which was the cause of the brook-trout epidemic of the 1800s.

Lymphosporidium in Blood Cell

An illustration of Lymphosporidium truttae in the blood cell of a brook trout, which was the cause of…

An illustration of Lymphosporidium truttae in the blood cell of a brook trout with numerous sporoblasts, which was the cause of the brook-trout epidemic of the 1800s.

Lymphosporidium in Blood Cell

An illustration of Lymphosporidium truttae in the blood cell of a brook trout with numerous sporoblasts,…

The perch is typical of a large group of fishes, all of which have spiny rays. The perch is widely distributed in fresh-water lakes and streams.

Mackerel

The perch is typical of a large group of fishes, all of which have spiny rays. The perch is widely distributed…

The mackerel have forked tails and are fast swimmers. Theylive in the open ocean.

Mackerel

The mackerel have forked tails and are fast swimmers. Theylive in the open ocean.

Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of fish, mostly, but not exclusively, from the family Scombridae. They occur in all tropical and temperate seas. Most live offshore in the oceanic environment but a few, like the Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus), enter bays and can be caught near bridges and piers. Common features of mackerels are a slim, cylindrical shape (as opposed to the tunas which are deeper bodied) and numerous finlets on the dorsal and ventral sides behind the dorsal and anal fins. The scales are extremely small, if present. The largest species called "mackerel" is the king mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) which can grow to 66 inches (1.68 m). A female mackerel lays about 500,000 eggs at a time

Mackerel

Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of fish, mostly, but not exclusively,…

Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of fish, mostly, but not exclusively, from the family Scombridae. They occur in all tropical and temperate seas. Most live offshore in the oceanic environment but a few, like the Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus), enter bays and can be caught near bridges and piers. Common features of mackerels are a slim, cylindrical shape (as opposed to the tunas which are deeper bodied) and numerous finlets on the dorsal and ventral sides behind the dorsal and anal fins. The scales are extremely small, if present. The largest species called "mackerel" is the king mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) which can grow to 66 inches (1.68 m). A female mackerel lays about 500,000 eggs at a time

Mackerel

Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of fish, mostly, but not exclusively,…

Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of fish, mostly, but not exclusively, from the family Scombridae. They occur in all tropical and temperate seas. Most live offshore in the oceanic environment but a few, like the Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus), enter bays and can be caught near bridges and piers. Common features of mackerels are a slim, cylindrical shape (as opposed to the tunas which are deeper bodied) and numerous finlets on the dorsal and ventral sides behind the dorsal and anal fins.

Mackerel

Mackerel is a common name applied to a number of different species of fish, mostly, but not exclusively,…

Lamniformes is an order of sharks, also known as mackerel sharks (which may also be used to refer to the sub-group of Lamniformes, Lamnidae). It includes some of the most familiar species of sharks, such as the great white shark, and some extremely rare types, such as the megamouth shark.

Mackerel Shark

Lamniformes is an order of sharks, also known as mackerel sharks (which may also be used to refer to…

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…

"Eaten both fresh and salted, and is caught in immense numbers in Europe and America. It is fourteen to twenty inches long, weighing from one to two pounds; the shape is elongated and spindle-like; the colors brilliant and beautiful." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Common Mackerel

"Eaten both fresh and salted, and is caught in immense numbers in Europe and America. It is fourteen…

The Atlantic Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus) is a migratory species of mackerel common to the Gulf of Mexico.

Atlantic Spanish Mackerel

The Atlantic Spanish Mackerel (Scomberomorus maculatus) is a migratory species of mackerel common to…

"Is ten to eighteen inches long, pale grayish-brown, snout elongated into a point, skin like shagreen, with long scattering tubercles." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Bat Malthea

"Is ten to eighteen inches long, pale grayish-brown, snout elongated into a point, skin like shagreen,…

A man, holding fish

Man and Fish

A man, holding fish

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.

A cartoon of a man reading a newspaper, with a fishing pole laying next to him.

Man Reading Newspaper Next to Fishing Pole

A cartoon of a man reading a newspaper, with a fishing pole laying next to him.

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…

Flounder have both eyes situated on one side of the head, they are not born this way. Their life involves metamorphosis. During metamorphosis, one eye migrates to the other side of the body so that both eyes are situated on the upward-facing side of its body. After metamorphosis, flounder lie on one side on the ocean floor; either the left or right side might face upward depending on the species. This is the different stages of the flounder. Note the eyes in the young flounder are arranged one on each side of the head.

Metamorphosis of a Flounder

Flounder have both eyes situated on one side of the head, they are not born this way. Their life involves…

"The Minnow, <em>L. phoxinus</em> is one of the smallest of European fishes, seldom exceeding three inches in length; it inhabits rivers, brooks, and canals, is exceedingly prolific, and spawns in June." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Minnow

"The Minnow, L. phoxinus is one of the smallest of European fishes, seldom exceeding three…

"And when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Put out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answered and said, Master, we toiled all night, and took nothing: but at thy word I will let down the nets. And when they had done this, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes; and their nets were breaking..." Luke 5:4-6 ASV <p>Illustration of Jesus sitting in a boat with Simon as he is performing a miracle. Simon sits in front of Jesus with his hands folded in a prayerful position. A second boat holds three fisherman, one rows with a staff while two others haul in a net full of fish. Mountains and a city can be seen in the background.

The Miraculous Draught of Fish - Jesus Fishes with His Disciples

"And when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Put out into the deep, and let down your nets for…

The mud fish is in the order Dipnoi. They resemble salamanders in the class Amphibia. (p) pectoral limbs; (v) ventral limbs.

Mudfish

The mud fish is in the order Dipnoi. They resemble salamanders in the class Amphibia. (p) pectoral limbs;…

"Ament-A kind of inflorescence consisting of unisexual apetalous flowers growing in the axils of scales or bracts ranged along a talk or axis."-Whitney, 1902

Mudfish

"Ament-A kind of inflorescence consisting of unisexual apetalous flowers growing in the axils of scales…

Periophthalmus koelreuteri. PERIOPHTHALMUS, a remarkable genus of acanthopterous fishes, allied to the gobies. Their eyes protrude and are very mobile; their pectoral fins can be used as legs." -Hazeltine, 1894

Mudskipper

Periophthalmus koelreuteri. PERIOPHTHALMUS, a remarkable genus of acanthopterous fishes, allied to the…

The Longjaw Mudsucker (Gillichthys mirabilis) is a fish in the Gobiidae family of gobies.

Longjaw Mudsucker

The Longjaw Mudsucker (Gillichthys mirabilis) is a fish in the Gobiidae family of gobies.

"It is a small fish, common in Europe, and greatly esteemed for its delicacy. It is very active, and frequently escapes from the fishermen by leaping over the nets." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Gray Mullet

"It is a small fish, common in Europe, and greatly esteemed for its delicacy. It is very active, and…

"Weighs from two to six pounds; at some seasons it is abundant, and again it is scarce. It appears in the London markets throughout the year. It feeds at great depths, and is aided in its search for food by two long feeler depending from the lower jaw." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Striped Red Mullet

"Weighs from two to six pounds; at some seasons it is abundant, and again it is scarce. It appears in…

"A celebrated species, common in all parts of the Mediterranean, and occasionally met with on the coasts of Great Britain." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Muraena

"A celebrated species, common in all parts of the Mediterranean, and occasionally met with on the coasts…

"The body is long and eel-like, and the skeleton is reduced to a mere cartilaginous tube. It ours out such an abundance of glutinous matter from the pores of the lateral line, that the water in the vases is which is kept seems to be converted into jelly. "&mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Myxine

"The body is long and eel-like, and the skeleton is reduced to a mere cartilaginous tube. It ours out…

"Argent, a salmon proper, naiant, its head towards the sinister side of the shield. NAIANT. A French term for swimming. This term is used in Heraldry when a fish is drawn in an horizontal position." -Hall, 1862

Naiant

"Argent, a salmon proper, naiant, its head towards the sinister side of the shield. NAIANT. A French…

"The name of a Babylonian god, who, in the first year of the foundation of Babylon, is said to have come out of the Persian Gulf, or the old Erythraean Sea, adjoining Babylon. He is described as having the head and body of a fish, to which were added a human head and feet under the fish's head and at the sail. He lived amongst men during the daytime, without, however, taking any food, and retired at sunset to the sea, from which he had emerged." &mdash; Chambers, 1881

Oannes

"The name of a Babylonian god, who, in the first year of the foundation of Babylon, is said to have…

An old fishing rod and lure.

Old Fishing Rod

An old fishing rod and lure.

"A beautiful and rare species, found on the European coasts." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Opah

"A beautiful and rare species, found on the European coasts." — Goodrich, 1859

"Nine inches long; color above ash-gray." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Ophidium

"Nine inches long; color above ash-gray." — Goodrich, 1859

An osprey, perched on a rock with a freshly caught fish pinned under one foot.

Osprey

An osprey, perched on a rock with a freshly caught fish pinned under one foot.

"Found in European waters, and being marked on the back by transverse dusky bars very similar to those of young salmon, has been held by many person to be young salmon in fact." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Parr

"Found in European waters, and being marked on the back by transverse dusky bars very similar to those…

A man fishing for pearls.

Pearl Fisher

A man fishing for pearls.

External features of a perch.

Perch

External features of a perch.

digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems of a perch.

Perch

digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems of a perch.

Circulatory system of a perch.

Perch

Circulatory system of a perch.

"Fins of Common Perch. D, first dorsal; D', second dorsal; P, pectoral; V, ventral; A, anal; C, caudal." -Whitney, 1911

Fins of Common Perch

"Fins of Common Perch. D, first dorsal; D', second dorsal; P, pectoral; V, ventral; A, anal; C, caudal."…

"The bones of fishes are of a less dense and compact nature than in the higher order of animals; in some, indeed, they are wholly cartilaginous. The skeleton may in general be divided into four chief parts - the Vertical Column, the Head, the Repiratory Apparatus, and the Limbs" &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

Perch skeleton

"The bones of fishes are of a less dense and compact nature than in the higher order of animals; in…

"Lower view of skull of perch." &mdash; Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

Perch Skull

"Lower view of skull of perch." — Encyclopedia Britannica, 1893

"A genus of acanthopterygian fishes, type of the family Anabantid&aelig;."-Whitney, 1902

Climbing Perch

"A genus of acanthopterygian fishes, type of the family Anabantidæ."-Whitney, 1902

"One of the best and handsomest of the freshwater fishes of that quarter of the globe." &mdash; Goodrich, 1859

European Perch

"One of the best and handsomest of the freshwater fishes of that quarter of the globe." — Goodrich,…