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Greater pipefish and Sargassum pipefish
Greater pipefish, Syngnathus acus 54, and Sargassum pipefish, Syngnathus pelagicus 55, 56. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804. Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist known as the German Buffon
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Creature Encyclopedia Gottlieb Greater Ichthyology Pipefish Syngnathus Tobias Wilhelm Acus Pelagicus Sargassum
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This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving, taken from the Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms, showcases two intriguing pipefish species: the Greater pipefish (Syngnathus acus) and the Sargassum pipefish (Syngnathus pelagicus). The image, created in 1804, highlights the exquisite details of these marine creatures. The Greater pipefish, depicted on the left, is characterized by its elongated body and protruding snout, which resembles a pipe. Its coloration is predominantly brown with irregular darker bands and a white belly. The Greater pipefish is a master of camouflage, blending seamlessly among the seaweed and rocks in its habitat. On the right, the Sargassum pipefish, also known as the Typhle pipefish, displays a more vibrant coloration, with a yellow body and black stripes. This species is named for its association with the Sargassum seaweed, where it can often be found. The Sargassum pipefish is a unique creature, as the male develops an egg pouch under its tail to carry and protect its eggs. Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms, a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist, was a significant figure in the field of ichthyology during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. His encyclopedia of fish was a groundbreaking work, featuring meticulously detailed illustrations that showcased the vast array of marine life known at the time. This engraving is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the pipefish species and the remarkable skill of the copperplate engraver.
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