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Cephalopholis urodeta, flagtailed rockcod
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Cephalopholis urodeta, flagtailed rockcod
Ff. 217. 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 18th Century Actinopterygii Adventure Bony Fish Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Dorsal Exploration Fishes Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Osteichthyes Perciformes Cephalopholis
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This stunning watercolor painting by George Forster, created during Captain James Cook's second voyage of exploration to the southern continent between 1772 and 1775, depicts the flagtailed rockcod, Cephalopholis urodeta. Forster, who served as the expedition's naturalist under the guidance of Johann Georg Adam Forster, meticulously captured the intricate details of this vibrant and elusive fish. The flagtailed rockcod, also known as the banded tail grouper or darkfin hind, is a bony fish belonging to the perciform order and the family Serranidae. It is native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans, inhabiting rocky reefs and shallow waters. The fish is easily identified by its distinctive dark dorsal fin and the banded tail from which it derives its name. This exquisite illustration offers a glimpse into the rich marine life discovered during the Age of Discovery. Cook's voyages, which expanded European knowledge of the world, led to the documentation of numerous new species, including the flagtailed rockcod. Forster's detailed observations and illustrations, like this one, played a crucial role in advancing scientific understanding of the natural world during the 18th century. The vibrant colors and lifelike details in this painting are a testament to Forster's skill as a naturalist and artist. The painting also serves as a reminder of the spirit of adventure and exploration that characterized the Age of Discovery, as intrepid explorers like Cook and Forster set sail to uncharted waters in pursuit of new knowledge and discoveries.
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