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Pinguipedidae - Grubfishes
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/pinguipedidae-grubfishes/

Explore images and fact sheets of the pinguipedid fishes on the site. The family includes the grubfishes, sandperches and weevers.

Published 27 September 2013

Grubfish Pinguipedidae fish
Cirrhitidae - Hawkfishes
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/cirrhitidae-hawkfishes/

Explore images and fact sheets of the cirrhitid fishes on the site.

Published 10 November 2016

Cirrhitidae fish
Bramidae - Pomfrets
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/bramidae-pomfrets/

Explore images and fact sheets of the bramid fishes on the site.

Published 20 August 2013

Bramidae fish
Sparidae - Breams
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/sparidae-breams/

Explore images and fact sheets of the sparid fishes on the site. These fishes are also known as porgies and seabreams.

Published 30 November 2016

bream family Sparidae fish
Galaxiidae - Galaxias
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/galaxiidae-galaxias/

Discover images and fact sheets of the galaxid fishes on the site.

Published 26 March 2014

Galaxiidae Galaxias fish
Lutjanidae - Tropical Snappers
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/lutjanidae-tropical-snappers/

Explore images and fact sheets of the lutjanid fishes. The family contains the fusilers, hussars and tropical snappers.

Published 16 November 2018

Lutjanidae Tropical Snapper fish
Labridae - Wrasses
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/labridae-wrasses-list/

Access images and fact sheets of the labrid fishes on the site.

Published 22 November 2018

wrasse Labridae fish
What is a gas bladder?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-gas-bladder/

If you have found a strange balloon-like object washed up on the beach, you may be looking at a fish's gas bladder.

Published 30 March 2020

Ichthyology FAQ fish
Hyperostosis - Swollen Bones
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/hyperostosis-swollen-bones/

The enlargement of particular areas of fish bones is known as hyperostosis.

Published 17 June 2013

Ichthyology Bones hyperostosis fish
Fish FAQ - Can fishes change colour?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/can-fishes-change-colour/

What causes the colouration of a fish and can it change? Read on ...

Published 02 February 2017

Ichthyology FAQ chromatophores fish

RELICS

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2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

See nature in a whole new light in this stunning, photographic exhibition, featuring works by some of the world's best nature photographers.

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Unfinished Business

Experience an accessible 3D photography exhibition detailing personal stories from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living with disabilities across Australia.

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Surviving Australia

Discover Australia's most fascinating creatures, from the deadly redback spider and revered bull shark, to ancient giant wombats and fanged kangaroos.

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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.

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Minerals

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

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