BC Fish Colouring Sheets
by Liz CrockerPrint off these illustrations by Royal BC Museum curator of vertebrate zoology, Dr. Gavin Hanke and colour away!
Colour from your imagination (what colours would you like your fish to be?) or check online sources to find out real life colours of these fishes. Keep in mind that the colour you see depends on:
- what the lighting was like when the photo was taken
- any colour correction done before the image was published online
- slight changes your own computer monitor will make
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Explore Something Fishy to learn about the role of scientific illustration in studying animals like fish.
By Liz Crocker
Rock Bass (Ambloplites rupestris) illustration by Dr. Gavin Hanke Royal BC Museum curator of vertebrate zoology.
By Liz Crocker
Western River Lamprey (Lampetra ayresii) illustration by Dr. Gavin Hanke Royal BC Museum curator of vertebrate zoology.
By Liz Crocker
Starry Flounder (Platichthys stellatus) illustration by Dr. Gavin Hanke Royal BC Museum curator of vertebrate zoology.
By Liz Crocker
Broad Whitefish (Coregonus nasus) illustration by Dr. Gavin Hanke Royal BC Museum curator of vertebrate zoology.
By Liz Crocker
Brassy Minnow (Hybognathus hankinsoni) illustration by Dr. Gavin Hanke, Royal BC Museum curator of vertebrate zoology.
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The Royal BC Museum fish collection is varied and wonderful. Explore the astounding diversity of British Columbia fishes through the collection and scientific illustration.
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