This searchable gallery includes entries for fish families of the world, which may include photographs of preserved specimens, reconstructed CT and photogrammetry 3D models, xrays, characteristics for identification, and habitat/distribution descriptions.

Thickbranch angler
Linophrynidae (Leftvents). Thickbranch angler, Linophryne densiramus, UF Fish 23787.

This gallery of museum vouchered specimens was designed to support instructors in need of teaching materials and supported by the National Science Foundation Research Infrastructure Grant: Moving and Improving the Florida Museum of Natural History Fish Collection (Award Number 2210415).

Information provided in the family accounts follows Nelson et al. (2016), Fishes of the World, 5th Edition.

Use the search field below for specific inquiries, or sort fish profiles based on taxonomic order, morphological characteristics, habitat or distribution in which families are found. Or, browse all families below.

Family accounts are being continuously added to this gallery. If a family is not yet included, it is still awaiting completion.

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