Black Sea Bream (Acanthopagrus schlegelii) Diaphonized Specimen Series_062_Mini Museum on the Desk

【A Miniature Museum on Your Desk】Transparent specimens reveal the unique skeletal structures of organisms. Through staining techniques, red-dyed bone and blue-dyed cartilage are clearly visible. Perfect for display on a desk or bookshelf, these specimens are crafted from discarded or naturally deceased organisms, making them a unique collection that blends scientific education with aesthetic craftsmanship.

Biological Encyclopedia

Family: Sparidae
The blackhead seabream, Acanthopagrus schlegelii, commonly known as "Black Porgy," is a near-shore fish. It has an oval-shaped, deep body, a slightly pointed snout, and a single dorsal fin. Identification can be made by observing the tooth structure, the starting position and shape of the dorsal fin, and the fin ray counts. In its transparent specimen form, the blackhead seabream shows 11 hard spines and 11 soft rays in the dorsal fin. The anal fin has 3 hard spines and 8 to 9 soft rays.

Fresh specimens have a silvery-grey body with dark brown vertical bands and orange-yellow pectoral fins. As a euryhaline fish, the blackhead seabream is commonly found in coastal waters, including harbors, mangroves, oyster racks, and breakwaters, where the environment is complex. Its diet consists of crustaceans and invertebrates. While it is now fully farmable, its delicious meat makes it a high-value species and a favorite target for many anglers.

//Product Features//

See With Us, Sea With Us

Kairu Studio handcrafts transparent specimens (Diaphonization). In our "Miniature Museum on Your Desk" series, every specimen in the glass bottle is a one-of-a-kind collectible. The preservation liquid is safe and non-toxic, and the specimens can be kept indefinitely. Let's collect your very own biological guidebook!

How does Kairu turn fish transparent?
Transparent biological specimen preparation is a scientific method initially used for research. Kairu sources specimens from discarded fish, invasive species, or organisms that have died in farms. Without damaging the integrity of the organism, they undergo multiple chemical and dyeing treatments, allowing the remains of these creatures to be reborn as exquisite and unique transparent specimens.

DIY Kairu’s Marine Lab Series: Transparent Specimen Kit

//Product Specifications//

//Contents//
Transparent biological specimen
High-definition glass bottle
Glycerin
Display box
Classic species information card
Product warranty card

//Container Dimensions//
5 ml screw-cap glass bottle, height 4 cm, diameter 2.1 cm
15 ml screw-cap glass bottle, height 7 cm, diameter 2.1 cm
60 ml screw-cap glass bottle, height 14 cm, diameter 2.7 cm

Designed by Kairu Studio / Made in Taiwan

//Precautions//

>This product is a biological specimen made from deceased organisms; sources are primarily discarded catches or organisms that have died naturally.
>For display or educational purposes only; do not consume and handle with care.
>These are real biological specimens; photos are for reference only. Slight imperfections (such as incomplete fins) are normal.
>Store in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
>The preservation liquid, glycerin, is non-toxic. If contact occurs, simply rinse with water.
>Specimens are preserved in glycerin, where small air bubbles may remain to help adjust the specimen's posture.
>As these are handmade, color variations will occur. Photos are for reference; please contact us before ordering if you have specific color requirements.