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Armored catfish species, Acanthicus hystrix
Armored catfish species, Acanthicus hystrix. Porcupine acanthicus, Acanthicus histrix. Fort St. Joaquin in the distance. Handcoloured steel engraving by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from Robert Schomburgks Fishes of Guiana, part of Sir William Jardines Naturalists Library: Ichthyology, Edinburgh, 1841
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Amazon Armored Catfish Fishes Fort Guiana Hystrix Jardine Joaquin Lizars Naturalists Porcupine Schomburgk Stewart
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Brighten up someone's day with our unique Armored Catfish Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring an intricately detailed hand-colored steel engraving of the Acanthicus hystrix, also known as the Porcupine or Fort St. Joaquin Armored Catfish, these cards showcase the stunning textures and colors of this fascinating species. Perfect for fish enthusiasts, nature lovers, or anyone who appreciates the beauty of the natural world, our Armored Catfish Greetings Cards make a thoughtful and eye-catching gift. Each card comes with a white envelope, ensuring your message is delivered in style.
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.
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This hand-colored steel engraving, created by W.H. Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart, showcases the intriguing Armored Catfish species, Acanthicus hystrix, also known as the Porcupine Catfish or the Armored Catfish of Fort St. Joaquin. The image, taken from Robert Schomburgk's seminal work "Fishes of Guiana," published in Edinburgh in 1841 as part of Sir William Jardine's Naturalists Library, offers a remarkable glimpse into the natural history of this unique fish. The Armored Catfish, a native of the Amazon River basin, is easily identifiable by its distinctive armor-like plates covering its body. These plates not only provide protection against predators but also serve as camouflage, allowing the fish to blend seamlessly with the riverbed. The species can grow up to 45 centimeters in length and feeds primarily on bottom-dwelling invertebrates. In the background of the engraving, the ruins of Fort St. Joaquin can be seen, adding a historical context to the image. Fort St. Joaquin, located in what is now Brazil, was a Dutch fort built in the late 17th century to protect Dutch interests in the region. The fort's presence in the image underscores the interconnectedness of natural history and human exploration during the 19th century. The meticulous attention to detail in this hand-colored steel engraving is evident in the intricate depiction of the Armored Catfish's scales, the textured armor plates, and the subtle shading that brings the image to life. This print is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world and the importance of documenting it for future generations.
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