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Galaxias argenteus, giant kokopu
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Galaxias argenteus, giant kokopu
Ff. 235. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1754 1794 Actinopterygii Adam Adventure Bony Cook Discovery Exploration Finned Fishes Forster Giant Johann Osteichthyes Spotted Voyage Ray Finned
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This stunning watercolor painting, titled "Galaxias argenteus, or Giant Kokopu," is a captivating illustration of a large, brown, spotted fish species native to the South Island of New Zealand. The painting was created by the renowned naturalist and artist, George Forster, during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster, who was accompanied by his father Johann Christian Friedrich Höhne and brother Johann Georg Adam Forster, was an avid collector of natural specimens and documented numerous new discoveries during the expedition. The Galaxias argenteus, also known as the giant kokopu or longjaw kokopu, is a member of the Galaxiidae family, which belongs to the order of Actinopterygii, or ray-finned fishes. This fish is characterized by its long, slender body, spotted pattern, and distinctive elongated jaw. The Galaxias argenteus is an important species in New Zealand's freshwater ecosystems and plays a significant role in the food chain. Forster's meticulous attention to detail is evident in this beautiful watercolor painting, which showcases the fish's unique features and intricate patterns. The artist's ability to capture the fish's natural habitat, with its clear, shallow water and lush vegetation, adds to the overall charm of the illustration. This painting is a testament to the spirit of discovery and exploration that characterized the 18th century, and it remains an invaluable record of New Zealand's natural history.
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