Cornutus Collection

Trochilidae hummingbirds: ruby-throated hummingbird, Archilochus colubris, horned sungem, Heliactin bilophus, crimson topaz, Topaza pella, red-tailed comet, Sappho sparganura, tufted coquette

OCTOPUS / 1885
Tritaxeopus Cornutus

Frogs, toads and tadpoles. European tree frog, Hyla arborea, rattle-voiced tree frog, Auletris crepitans, edible frog, Rana esculenta, shrinking frog, Pseudis paradoxa, Surinam horned frog

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Brazilian Horn Frog, Ceratophrys cornutus, Native to Eastern South America, Mainly Brazil. Habitat: Tropical and Sub-Tropical Grasslands and Savannahs Date: 30/07/2008

Longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta (Ostracion cornutus). Handcoloured lithograph from Georg Friedrich Treitschkes Gallery of Natural History, Naturhistorischer Bildersaal des Thierreiches, Liepzig

Eastern dobsonfly, Corydalus cornutus. Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Blanchard from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle

Cascabel rattlesnake and desert horned viper
Cascabel rattlesnake, Crotalus durissus, and desert horned viper, Cerastes cerastes (Cerastes cornutus). Handcolored engraving by Madame Fournier after an illustration by Oudart from Charles d

Horned parakeet, Eunymphicus cornutus. Vulnerable (Horned parrot, Psittacus bisetis.) Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by John Latham from his own A General History of Birds, Winchester

Moorish idol, grey angelfish, and rock beauty
Moorish idol, Zanclus cornutus, grey angelfish, Pomacanthus arcuatus, and rock beauty, Holacanthus tricolor. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee Jr

Humpback turretfish 1, 2, and smooth trunkfish 3
Humpback turretfish, Tetrosomus gibbosus, 1, 2, and smooth trunkfish, Lactophrys triqueter 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Johann Christoph Keller from Georg Wolfgang

Horned sungem, Heliactin bilophus, female (Double-crested hummingbird, Trochilus cornutus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Horned sungem, Heliactin bilophus, male (Double-crested hummingbird, Trochilus cornutus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars from Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ornithology

Ostraciontes cowfish species
Ostraciontes: Longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta, scrawled cowfish, Acanthostracion quadricornis, striped cowfish, Aracana aurita, and humpback turret fish, Tetrosomus gibbosus

Centropogon cornutus (Shrubby lobelia, Lobelia surinamensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

Curtis British Entomology Plate 241
Diptera: Tephritis cornutus = Terellia ceratocera (Long-horned Aster-fly) [Plant: Centaurea nigra (Black Knapweed)] Date: 1824-39

Rare Winter Birds recently shot in Yorkshire (engraving)
1611957 Rare Winter Birds recently shot in Yorkshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rare Winter Birds recently shot in Yorkshire)

Horned Viper / Egypt / Duhn
Horned viper or Egyptian cerastes (Cerastes cornutus) from the order Ophidens Date: circa 1850

Horned fish or longhorn cowfish, Lactoria cornuta.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from The Naturalists Pocket Magazine; or

Double-crested, Trochilus cornutus, and green violet-ear hummingbird, Colibri thalassinus.. Hand-colored steel engraving from H. G. Adams Hummingbirds 1856

Horned Grebe, by John James Audubon
Horned Grebe, Podiceps Cornutus, by John James Audubon (1785-1851). A colour plate in The Birds of America: From Original Drawings. Date: 1827-1838

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Northern leaf-tailed gecko (Phyllurus cornutus). rainforest Queensland, Australia Date:

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Northern leaf-tailed gecko (Phyllurus cornutus) camouflaged against bark of tree. North Queensland, Australia Date:

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"Cornutus: A Fascinating World of Horned Wonders" Step into the enchanting realm of Cornutus, where nature's creativity knows no bounds. From Trochilidae hummingbirds to the majestic Longhorn cowfish, this diverse collection showcases an array of horned creatures that will leave you in awe. In 1885, OCTOPUS unveiled its mesmerizing depiction of Cornutus, capturing the essence of these unique beings with unparalleled artistry. But it doesn't stop there - prepare to be amazed by a captivating display featuring frogs, toads, and tadpoles that share their own intricate beauty. DDE-90037131 introduces us to the mystical world beneath the ocean's surface as we encounter the magnificent Eastern dobsonfly and its striking horn-like appendages. Meanwhile, our journey takes a thrilling turn as we come face-to-face with the Cascabel rattlesnake and desert horned viper - two formidable predators adorned with horns for protection. Vulnerability meets splendor when we meet the endangered Horned parakeet, Eunymphicus cornutus. Its delicate features remind us of nature's fragility and our responsibility to protect these precious species. As we explore further underwater wonders unfold before our eyes - Moorish idol, grey angelfish, and rock beauty dance gracefully amidst vibrant coral reefs. The Humpback turretfish 1 & 2 alongside smooth trunkfish 3 showcase how evolution has shaped extraordinary adaptations in response to their surroundings - each sporting unique horns that serve various purposes in their marine habitat. Prepare for a breathtaking encounter with the Horned sungem. The female Heliactin bilophus displays her elegant plumage adorned with distinct head crests resembling horns – truly a sight to behold. And let's not forget about her male counterpart who possesses equally stunning features. A testament to Mother Nature's boundless imagination.