MMNS Ichthyology Collection

The Ichthyology Collection is the largest of the biological collections housed at MMNS with the earliest material dating back to 1888. The majority of the holdings represent freshwater species; however, the collection does contain representative material from marine and estuarine habitats. Total holdings of the MMNS Ichthyology Collection contain approximately 62,000 cataloged lots, which is represented by over 965,000 individuals, 746 species, 96 families and 35 orders.