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The tale of four sunfish
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/the-tale-of-four-sunfish/

Over an extraordinary four week period in late 1882, four rare giant sunfish were captured in Sydney waters.

Published 26 September 2016

archives AMRI Blog Ichthyology Sunfish
AMplify: Episode 12, Mark McGrouther
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/amplify-episode-12-mark-mcgrouther/

To the Collection Manager of the fourth largest type collection of fishes in the world, Sydney Harbour is a marine jewel.

Published 24 June 2016

AMplify Ichthyology staff podcast
A little tiger on the prowl
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/a-little-tiger-on-the-prowl/

The newly described Tiger Sandgoby, Nesogobius tigrinus might be small but it is out on the prowl for a mate.

Published 27 May 2016

Ichthyology blog goby
Fish up a drainpipe
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/fish-up-a-drainpipe/

This amazing video of fish in a drain blew me out of the water.

Published 31 December 2014

Ichthyology blog fish
Are you lost?
https://australian.museum/learn/news/blog/are-you-lost/

Fish distributions are changing. What's the new 'normal'?

Published 18 March 2016

Ichthyology blog fish
History of Ichthyology
https://australian.museum/about/history/people/history-of-ichthyology/

After a slow start, the Museum's collection of fishes has grown to provide a comprehensive resource for research scientists.

Published 30 January 2014

archives Ichthyology historic history
What is a shrimpgoby?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/what-is-a-shrimpgoby/

The mutualistic relationship between shrimpgobies (also known as prawngobies) and alpheid shrimps, which live together in the same burrow, has been known for many years.

Published 02 March 2011

Ichthyology Gobiidae FAQ fish
Fish FAQ - Why are they called parrotfishes?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/why-are-they-called-parrotfishes/

The name 'parrotfish' refers to the fused teeth which resemble a parrot-like beak.

Published 02 May 2011

Ichthyology Parrotfish Labridae
Why are the eyes of larval Black Dragonfish on stalks?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/eyes-of-larval-black-dragonfish/

Larval Black Dragonfish are long, slender and transparent, with eyes on long stalks that can be up to half the length of the body.

Published 11 July 2012

Ichthyology Stomiidae Larval fishes
What is the fastest fish?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/what-is-the-fastest-fish/

Measuring the swimming speed of large fishes in the wild is extremely difficult. Which species is the fastest?

Published 18 October 2012

Ichthyology Istiophoridae speed fish

Tails from the Coasts

Presented with the National Museum of Singapore, this culturally significant collection of watercolours brings to life extraordinary species and captivating stories.

Special exhibition
On now

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s learning and play space.

Permanent education space
10am - 4.30pm

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RELICS

Vintage objects meet miniature LEGO® worlds in RELICS: A New World Rises, an extraordinary exhibition created by LEGO® Masters winners. Opening 16 August at the Australian Museum.

Special Exhibition
Opens 16 August 2025

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Minerals

Be dazzled by over 1800 spectacular rocks and minerals in our new Minerals Gallery.

Permanent exhibition
Open daily

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