Indian murrel, Channa punctata, and clingfish

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Indian murrel, Channa punctata, and clingfish

Indian murrel, Channa punctata, and clingfish, Lepadogaster lepadogaster.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by Turpin, and published by F. G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History

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This stunning handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, published by F. G. Levrault between 1816 and 1830, depicts two fascinating underwater creatures: the Indian Murrel, Channa punctata, and the Clingfish, Lepadogaster lepadogaster. The Indian Murrel, also known as the Spotted Murrel or the Spotted Channa, is a common freshwater fish native to South Asia. With its vibrant, iridescent scales and distinctive black spots, this species is both visually striking and an essential component of various aquatic ecosystems. In the engraving, the Indian Murrel is shown gracefully swimming among the water plants, its long, slender body undulating with the current. The Clingfish, on the other hand, is depicted clinging to a rocky surface, using its unique disc-shaped body and powerful suction cups to adhere to the substrate. This small, colorful fish is a common associate of coral reefs and other rocky environments. The engraving was created by the skilled hands of Jean Gabriel Pretre, a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo, and later the artist to the Museum of Natural History. The intricate details and lifelike qualities of the illustration are a testament to Pretre's mastery of his craft. The engraving was executed by Massard, under the direction of Turpin, and is a beautiful example of the high-quality natural history illustrations produced during this period. This image not only showcases the natural beauty of these two fascinating creatures but also serves as a window into the rich history of natural history illustration. It is a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations to appreciate and learn from.

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