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Scorpion fish, rat fish, cowfish and firefish
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Scorpion fish, rat fish, cowfish and firefish
Red scorpion fish, Scorpaena scrofa 1, rat fish, Chimaera monstrosa 2, scrawled cowfish, Acanthostracion quadricornis 3, and broadbarred firefish, Pterois antennata 4. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder (Picture Book for Children), Weimar, 1798
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Bilderbuch Chimaera Cowfish Exotic Ichthyology Kinder Pterois Quadricornis Scorpaena Scorpion Scrofa Antennata Firefish Scrawled
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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 1798, showcases an intriguing collection of exotic deep-sea creatures. The image features four distinctly different fish species: a Red Scorpion Fish (Scorpaena scrofa, number 1), a Rat Fish (Chimaera monstrosa, number 2), a Scrawled Cowfish (Acanthostracion quadricornis, number 3), and a Broadbarred Firefish (Pterois antennata, number 4). The Red Scorpion Fish, with its menacing appearance and venomous spines, is a master of disguise, blending seamlessly into its rocky surroundings. The Rat Fish, also known as a Ghost Shark, is a cartilaginous fish with an elongated snout and large eyes, adapted to life in the darkest depths of the ocean. The Scrawled Cowfish, with its unique markings and large size, is a popular target for marine aquarists. Lastly, the Broadbarred Firefish, with its vibrant colors and venomous spines, is a common sight in the Indo-Pacific region. This enchanting illustration, produced over two centuries ago, continues to captivate the imagination of young and old alike, showcasing the wonders of the deep-sea world and the intricate details of these fascinating fish species.
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