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Lutjanus fulvus, blacktail snapper
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Lutjanus fulvus, blacktail snapper
Ff. 213. Pencil sketch 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 Fulvus Johann Lutjanidae Lutjanus Mouth Osteichthyes Pencil Perciform Perciformes Snapper Spine Tail Voyage Blacktail Ray Finned
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This exquisite pencil sketch of Lutjanus fulvus, commonly known as the Blacktail Snapper, was created by the renowned naturalist Johann Georg Adam Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster, who accompanied Cook as a naturalist and artist, meticulously captured the details of this vibrant and intriguing fish species in this beautiful illustration. The Blacktail Snapper, a member of the Lutjanidae family and the order Perciformes, is a ray-finned fish that belongs to the class Actinopterygii. It is native to the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific oceans and is characterized by its distinctive black tail and prominent dorsal and anal fins. The fish in this sketch is depicted with its large, gaping mouth filled with sharp teeth, and its lateral line, which is a sensory organ used for detecting vibrations in the water, is clearly visible. Forster's illustration provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural world that Cook's expedition discovered during their travels. The adventure and excitement of exploration are palpable in this detailed and accurate drawing, which showcases the beauty and diversity of the marine life that the explorers encountered. The Blacktail Snapper, with its striking colors and distinctive features, is a testament to the rich biodiversity of the oceans and the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.
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