University of Alberta Museum of Zoology Ichthyology Collection (UAMZ)

doi:10.18165/os4mw2

University of Alberta Museum of Zoology Ichthyology Collection (UAMZ)

Citation

University of Alberta Museums, La France D, Becker-Burns A (2023). University of Alberta Museum of Zoology Ichthyology Collection (UAMZ). University of Alberta Museums. Occurrence dataset https://doi.org/10.18165/os4mw2 accessed via GBIF.org on 2023-06-01.

Description

The Ichthyology (Fish) Collection contains more than 200,000 specimens, representing 40 orders and more than 200 families. The collection contains a wide variety of primitive and advanced fish from around the world as well as a comprehensive collection from Alberta. The majority of specimens are preserved in alcohol, with a number of mounted skeletons and cleared and stained samples that allow skeletal structures to be visible. This resource is used extensively for research by graduate students and faculty, supporting the study of fish systematics and biodiversity.

Taxonomic Coverages

The following taxonomic groups make up >10% of the collection: Actinopterygii, Cypriniformes, Gasterosteiformes, Perciformes, Gasterosteidae, Cyprinidae, Culaea

Actinopterygii
common name: Spiny Rayed Fishes rank: class
Cypriniformes
common name: Minnows, Suckers rank: order
Gasterosteiformes
common name: Sticklebacks rank: order
Perciformes
common name: Perch-like Fishes rank: order
Gasterosteidae
common name: Sticklebacks rank: family
Cyprinidae
common name: Minnows rank: family
Culaea
common name: Brook Sticklebacks rank: genus

Geographic Coverages

Global, North America, Canada, Alberta, British Columbia

Bibliographic Citations

Contacts

University of Alberta Museums
originator
Ring House 1, Museums and Collections Services, University of Alberta
Edmonton
T6G 2E1
Alberta
CA
Telephone: 780-492-5834
email: museums@ualberta.ca
homepage: http://www.museums.ualberta.ca/

Denis La France
metadata author
position: Systems Administrator
University of Alberta Museums
Ring House 1, Museums and Collections Services, University of Alberta
Edmonton
T6G 2E1
Alberta
CA
Telephone: 780-492-7958
email: dlafranc@ualberta.ca
homepage: http://www.museums.ualberta.ca/

Alyssa Becker-Burns
metadata author
position: Assistant Director Collections Management
University of Alberta Museums
Ring House 1, Museums and Collections Services, University of Alberta
Edmonton
T6G 2E1
Alberta
CA
Telephone: 780-492-3871
email: becker1@ualberta.ca
homepage: http://www.museums.ualberta.ca/

Denis La France
custodian steward
position: Systems Administrator
University of Alberta Museums
Ring House 1, Museums and Collections Services, University of Alberta
Edmonton
T6G 2E1
Alberta
CA
Telephone: 780-492-7958
email: dlafranc@ualberta.ca
homepage: http://www.museums.ualberta.ca

Alyssa Becker-Burns
custodian steward
position: Assistant Director Collection Management
University of Alberta Museums
Ring House 1, Museums and Collections Services, University of Alberta
Edmonton
T6G 2E1
Alberta
CA
Telephone: 780-492-3871
email: becker1@ualberta.ca
homepage: http://www.museums.ualberta.ca/

Alison Murray
curator
position: Curator
University of Alberta
CW 405, Biological Sciences Bldg., University of Alberta
Edmonton
T6G 2E9
Alberta
CA
Telephone: 780-492-9244
email: ammurray@ualberta.ca
homepage: https://www.ualberta.ca/science/about-us/contact-us/faculty-directory/alison-murray
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9648-2902

Alison Murray
administrative point of contact
position: Curator
University of Alberta
CW 405, Biological Sciences Bldg., University of Alberta
Edmonton
T6G 2E9
Alberta
CA
Telephone: 780-492-9244
email: ammurray@ualberta.ca
homepage: https://www.ualberta.ca/science/about-us/contact-us/faculty-directory/alison-murray
userId: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-9648-2902