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Cod, hake, plaice and haddock
Atlantic cod, Gadus morhua, vulnerable 1, hake, Merluccius merluccius 2, plaice, Pleuronectes platessa 3, and haddock, Melanogrammus aeglefinus 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1792
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Atlantic Bertuch Bilderbuch Encyclopedia Friedrich Gadus Haddock Ichthyology Johann Kinder Morhua Plaice Platessa Pleuronectes Vulnerable Hake
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving is an exquisite illustration from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's "Bilderbuch fur Kinder" or "Picture Book for Children," published in Weimar, Germany, in 1792. The illustration showcases an intriguing assortment of Atlantic fish species, including the Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua, vulnerable), numbered 1, hake (Merluccius merluccius), numbered 2, plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), numbered 3, and haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), numbered 4. The Atlantic cod, a large, commercially important fish, is depicted with its distinctive large head, round body, and black spots. The Vulnerable status of this species highlights the importance of sustainable fishing practices. Number 2, the hake, is a flatfish with a white belly and brownish-gray back, and a distinctive barbel on its chin. This fish is a common target for commercial fisheries. Number 3, the plaice, is another flatfish, easily identified by its mottled brownish-gray back and white underbelly. It is a bottom-dwelling fish and is often found in shallow waters. Lastly, number 4, the haddock, is a round, deep-bodied fish with a brownish-gray back and white underbelly. It is a popular food fish and is often caught in the North Atlantic. This beautiful and educational illustration is a testament to the rich ichthyological knowledge of the time and serves as a reminder of the diverse and fascinating world of fish that exists beneath the waves.
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