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Rat fish, elephantfish and American paddlefish
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Rat fish, elephantfish and American paddlefish
Rat fish, Chimaera monstrosa, elephantfish, Callorhinchus callorynchus, and American paddlefish, Polyodon spathula (vulnerable). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Jean Baptiste Guyard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Bernard Germain de Lacepedes Natural History of Oviparous Quadrupeds, Snakes, Fish and Cetaceans, Eymery, Paris, 1825
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Bernard Chimaera Germain Guyard Jean Gabriel Lacepede Pretre Arctique Chimere Feuille Polyodon
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Jean Baptiste Guyard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre, showcases three fascinating species of fish: the Rat Fish (Chimaera monstrosa), the Elephantfish (Callorhinchus callorynchus), and the American Paddlefish (Polyodon spathula). Each fish is depicted with remarkable detail and accuracy, showcasing their unique features that set them apart in the underwater world. The Rat Fish, also known as the Rabbitfish or Chimera, is a deep-sea dweller with an elongated body and distinctive features such as a large, flat head and protruding snout. Its most striking feature, however, is the presence of two small, wing-like pectoral fins and three small, fleshy fins on its back. The Elephantfish, named for its long, snout-like snout, is a bottom-dwelling fish found in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. It has a long, slender body covered in small, tooth-like scales, and its snout is used to root around in the sand and mud for food. The American Paddlefish, also known as the Spoonbill Catfish, is a large, flatfish found in the Mississippi and Ohio River basins in North America. It is easily recognizable by its long, flat, shovel-shaped snout, which it uses to filter feed on plankton and other microorganisms. This beautiful engraving, taken from Bernard Germain de Lacepede's Natural History of Oviparous Quadrupeds, Snakes, Fish and Cetaceans, published in Paris in 1825, is a testament to the intrigue and wonder that these unique fish species have held for generations. The hand-coloring adds an extra layer of depth and vibrancy to the already stunning illustration, making it a true work of art.
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