Greetings Card : Acantholabrus palloni, or Scale-Rayed Wrasse
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Acantholabrus palloni, or Scale-Rayed Wrasse
Acantholabrus palloni, or Scale-Rayed Wrasse. Date: 1864
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Media ID 14228093
© The Sharp Illustration Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
1864 Fishes Labridae Species Wrass Wrasse
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse Greetings Cards collection: a stunning design featuring the Acantholabrus palloni, or Scale-Rayed Wrasse. This beautiful marine creature, captured in exquisite detail from an 1864 print by Mary Evans Prints Online, adds a touch of underwater elegance to your greetings. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just to brighten someone's day, our cards are printed on high-quality paper and come with a matching envelope. Bring a piece of the ocean right to their doorstep.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This striking image captures the vibrant colors and intricate scales of an Acantholabrus palloni, also known as the Scale-Rayed Wrasse, a beautiful and historically significant marine fish species. The photograph, taken in the 1860s, offers a glimpse into the natural world of the Victorian era. The Scale-Rayed Wrasse is a labrid fish, belonging to the wrasse family, and is native to the Mediterranean and the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The Scale-Rayed Wrasse is easily recognizable by its silver and yellow coloration, with distinctive black spots on its body and fins. Its scales, as the name suggests, are covered in tiny, overlapping plates, giving it a unique and textured appearance. This fish is a popular target for recreational and scientific interests due to its striking appearance and intriguing behavior. The Scale-Rayed Wrasse is a bottom-dwelling fish, typically found in rocky areas and among boulders. It is an omnivorous species, feeding on a variety of prey, including mollusks, crustaceans, and small fish. Its diet also includes algae and other plant matter, making it an important contributor to the marine ecosystem. This photograph, taken over 150 years ago, offers a valuable record of the Scale-Rayed Wrasse in its natural habitat during a time when the natural world was still largely unexplored and unknown. It serves as a reminder of the rich biodiversity of the oceans and the importance of preserving and protecting marine ecosystems for future generations to enjoy and study.
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