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Puffer, globe and sunfish
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Puffer, globe and sunfish
Birdbeak burrfish, Cyclichthys orbicularis 1, sunfish, Mola mola 2, thornback trunkfish, Tetrosomus gibbosus 3, checkered puffer, Sphoeroides testudineus 4, and Fahaka pufferfish or globe fish, Tetraodon lineatus 5. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1792
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Bilderbuch Checkered Globe Kinder Lineatus Mola Orbicularis Puffer Pufferfish Sunfish Tetraodon Thornback Burrfish Gibbosus Trunkfish
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, taken from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), published in Weimar in 1792, showcases an intriguing underwater scene populated by a diverse array of fascinating fish species. The central figure is the Birdbeak Burrfish or Cyclichthys orbicularis (1), with its distinctive beak and spiky body, flanked by the enigmatic Sunfish or Mola mola (2), its massive size and unique appearance a source of wonder and intrigue. The Thornback Trunkfish or Tetrosomus gibbosus (3) can be seen to the left, its distinctive thorny body and large pectoral fins adding to the vibrant and textured underwater landscape. To the right, the Checkered Puffer or Sphoeroides testudineus (4) and Fahaka Pufferfish or Tetraodon lineatus (5), also known as the Globe Fish, display their unique, spherical shapes and intricate patterns. Among the other inhabitants of this underwater world are the Pufferfish or Tetraodontidae family, which includes the Birdbeak Burrfish, Checkered Puffer, and Fahaka Puffer. These fascinating creatures have the ability to inflate themselves when threatened, making them a formidable sight and a valuable addition to any underwater adventure. The inclusion of these various fish species in this engraving not only highlights the natural world's beauty and diversity but also serves as a testament to the enduring fascination with the underwater realm, a fascination that continues to captivate generations of children and adults alike.
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