Drawings of Eleotris, Gobius, Sicyoperus and other unidentified fishes
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PrintThe illustrations were created by Joseph Drayton and are of Eleotris, Gobius, Sicyoperus and other unidentified fishes observed or collected during the United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842. Illustrations are a mix of early sketches and detailed drawings; they include species name, location, assigned numbers, some including area details, and notes about the subject matter. Locations noted include Oahu, Tahiti, Maui, New Zealand, Hilo, Fiji, and general areas in the Hawaiian Islands.
1838-1885
1838
1885
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Ichthyology
SIA RU007186
United States Exploring Expedition Collection, 1838-1885
44 illustrations
Smithsonian Institution Archives
Box 6 Folder 15