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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
Istiophoridae - Billfishes
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/istiophoridae-billfishes/

Explore images and fact sheets of the istiophorid fishes on the site. The family contains the billfishes, marlins, and sailfishes.

Published 10 February 2014

Billfish Istiophoridae fish
Sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus (Shaw & Nodder, 1792)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/sailfish-istiophorus-platypterus/

Sailfish, Istiophorus platypterus (Shaw & Nodder, 1792)

Published 22 February 2013

Istiophoridae fishes of sydney harbour fish
Blue Marlin, Makaira nigricans (Jordan & Snyder, 1901)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/blue-marlin-makaira-nigricans-jordan-snyder-1901/

Blue Marlin, Makaira nigricans (Jordan & Snyder, 1901)

Published 22 February 2013

Istiophoridae fish
Black Marlin, Istiompax indica (Cuvier, 1832)
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/fishes/black-marlin-makaira-indica-cuvier-1832/

Black Marlin, Istiompax indica (Cuvier, 1832)

Published 26 November 2014

Istiophoridae fishes of sydney harbour 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.

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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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10am - 4.30pm

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Wild Planet

Welcome to life on Earth. Every one of Earth’s millions of species is unique, but they are all connected through evolution. Come and see life in all its glorious diversity – over 400 animals under one roof!

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Minerals

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

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