Mammal collection

The collection consists of: (1) a collection of exhibition specimens and skins of mammals from 1859 to 2007; (2) a skeletal collection (part: mammals); and (3) a collection of exotic vertebrates (part: mammals). The specimens originate mainly from the territory of Croatia within its historical borders, about 3% from neighbouring countries, and 121 exhibition specimens […]

Fish collection

The Fish Collection was established through the organization of a central collection and museum material dating back to 1846. The collection contains fish specimens preserved in fluid preservatives as well as dry dermoplastic mounts. Specimens range in size from 3 cm to 9 metres. Collection manager: Dr. Draško Holcer, museum advisor

Zupančič fish collection

The Zupančič Fish Collection was established through the acquisition of material from the Slovenian ichthyologist Primož Zupančič. The collection contains fish specimens preserved in fluid preservatives as well as dry dermoplastic mounts. The specimens range in size from 3 to 30 cm. Collection manager: Dr. Draško Holcer, museum advisor

Tunicate (Tunicata) collection

The collection comprises material whose acquisition began in the late 19th century. The specimens originate from the Adriatic Sea, and the Tunicate Collection contains a portion of the species recorded in the Croatian fauna. The collection continues to be expanded through ongoing field sampling, as well as the subsequent preparation and processing of newly collected […]

Bryozoans (Bryozoa) collection

The collection comprises material whose acquisition began in the late 19th century. The specimens originate from the inland waters of central Croatia and the Adriatic Sea. The Bryozoan Collection contains a portion of the species recorded in the Croatian fauna. The collection continues to be expanded through ongoing field sampling, as well as the subsequent […]

Echinoderm (Echinodermata) collection

The collection comprises material whose acquisition began in the late 19th century. Most specimens originate from the Adriatic Sea, with only a very small number originating from other seas. The Echinoderm Collection contains a portion of the species recorded in the Croatian fauna. The collection continues to be expanded through ongoing field sampling, as well […]