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Striped eel catfish, Plotosus lineatus
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Striped eel catfish, Plotosus lineatus
Striped eel catfish, Plotosus lineatus (Eel-shaped platystacus, Platystacus anguillaris). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1802
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Striped Eel Catfish, Plotosus lineatus, also known as the Striped Platystacus or the Eel-shaped Platystacus. The image was meticulously drawn and engraved by the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1802. The Striped Eel Catfish is a unique and intriguing species of catfish native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. As its name suggests, this fish possesses a striking appearance with vertical stripes running along its elongated, eel-like body. The fish's coloration ranges from silver to brown, with the stripes providing excellent camouflage against the sandy ocean floor. This engraving provides an accurate and detailed representation of the Striped Eel Catfish's anatomy, highlighting its elongated body shape, large pectoral and dorsal fins, and its small, round pectoral and pelvic fins. The fish's mouth is also clearly visible, filled with sharp, needle-like teeth, which it uses to capture its prey. The Striped Eel Catfish is an important species in its ecosystem, playing a significant role as a predator and prey. It feeds on a variety of small invertebrates, crustaceans, and mollusks, while larger fish and humans are known to prey on it. This beautiful and intricately detailed engraving is a testament to the natural history illustration techniques of the early 19th century and serves as an important record of the natural world, providing us with a glimpse into the diversity and beauty of the marine life that existed over 200 years ago.
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