Lungfish Collection

Australian wildlife, lithograph, published in 1897
Australian wildlife: 1) Eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus); 2) Tree-kangaroo; 3) Tasmanian tiger, or Tasmanian wolf (Thylacinus cynocephalus)

The West African lungfish (Protopterus annectens)
Illustration of a The West African lungfish (Protopterus annectens)

Ceratodus latissimus, extinct sarcopterygiian lungfish from mid Triassic to late Cretaceous.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric World

Australasian fauna (colour litho)
3630350 Australasian fauna (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Australasian fauna)

Neotropical fauna (colour litho)
3630347 Neotropical fauna (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neotropical fauna)

A Lungfish resting out of water at London Zoo in September 1928 (b / w photo)
3618633 A Lungfish resting out of water at London Zoo in September 1928 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British

The South American lungfish (Lepidosiren paradoxa)
Antique illustration engraving of The South American lungfish (Lepidosiren paradoxa)

A group of Scaumenacia lobe-finned fish from the Devonian period
A group of prehistoric Scaumenacia lobe-finned fish from the Devonian period

A Ceratodus lungfish from the early Cretaceous (108 million years ago). Lungfish show up as early as 400 million years ago

Dipterus is an extinct freshwater lungfish from the Devonian Period of Australia and Europe

Ceratodus, an ancient lungfish that lived during the Triassic period

Dipterus, an extinct genus of freshwater lungfish
Dipterus is an extinct genus of freshwater lungfish from the Devonian period of Australia and Europe

Dipterus fish emerge from a Devonian freshwater lake
Primitive lungfish (fish equipped with rudimentary lungs as well as gills) of the genus Dipterus emerge from a Late Devonian fresh water lake 385 million years ago in what is today North America

Dipterus is an extinct freshwater lungfish from the Devonian Period of Australia and Europe

A Late Devonian sun sets behind a forest of Archaeopteris plants
A Late Devonian sun sets behind a forest of tall tree-like plants of the genus Archaeopteris 385 million years ago in what is today Europe

Pedra de Fogo Formation featuring a genus of Prionosuchus
Pedra de Fogo Formation, featuring Prionosuchus, Basilichthys, lungfish (duo), palaeoniscoid (shoal) and a Ctenacanthus shark

Artists concept of fauna that was dominant in the early Cretaceous period
Artists concept of fauna that was dominant in the early Cretaceous of North America. Some of these species have been found east to west, and some only confirmed in the midwest and west

Fossil lobe-finned fish C016 / 5601
Fossil lobe-finned fish (Chirodipterus australis). 374 million year old specimen of the early lobe-finned fish (Cheiopterus australis)

Chirodipterus australis, early lobe-finned fish
A 374 million year old specimen of the early lobe-finned fish (Cheiopterus australis). Originating from the Late Devonian, Gogo, Western Australia

African Lungfish - ponds and swamps of East Africa
KEL-664 African Lungfish ponds and swamps of East Africa Protopterus annectens Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

African Lungfish - ponds of central and West Africa (Lepidosirenidae)
KEL-663 African Lungfish ponds of central and West Africa Protopterus aethiopicus (Lepidosirenidae) Ken Lucas Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Lungfish- Australia, Murray River and its tributaries. Very ancient air breathing fish. Endangered species
PM-10057 Lungfish Australia, Murray River and its tributaries Neoceratodus forsteri Very ancient air breathing fish. Endangered species Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display

Queensland Lungfish JPF51993
JPF-14358 Queensland Lungfish Neoceratodus forsteri Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Fossil Lungfish - Dipnoi - Quebec - Canada - Late Devonian - 350 Million Years Old
CAN-2363 Fossil Lungfish - Dipnoi Quebec - Canada - Late Devonian - 350 Million Years Old Scaumenacia curta John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The lungfish, a fascinating creature of the Australian wildlife, has captivated scientists and nature enthusiasts for centuries. In a lithograph published in 1897, we catch a glimpse of its mesmerizing features. The West African lungfish, known as Protopterus annectens, showcases its unique ability to breathe air through primitive lungs. But the lungfish's story doesn't end there. Another lithograph reveals Ceratodus latissimus, an extinct sarcopterygiian that once roamed Australasian waters. Its vibrant colors depict the diversity of this ancient fauna. Moving across continents, we encounter Neotropical fauna in yet another captivating color litho. Here we find Lepidosiren paradoxa - the South American lungfish - resting peacefully out of water at London Zoo in September 1928. A black and white photo captures this extraordinary moment. Delving further into history, we stumble upon Scaumenacia lobe-finned fish from the Devonian period. These ancient creatures remind us of our planet's rich evolutionary past and their significant role in shaping life as we know it today. As if stepping back even further in time, a depiction of Ceratodus lungfish from the early Cretaceous takes us to an era long gone by. This Triassic-period inhabitant offers insights into prehistoric ecosystems and how these remarkable organisms adapted to survive. Amongst all these extinct species lies Dipterus - an extinct freshwater lungfish from the Devonian Period. Its existence adds another layer to our understanding of Earth's complex history and evolution.