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White skate (endangered) and devil ray
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White skate (endangered) and devil ray
White skate, Rostroraja alba (endangered) 1, 2, and devil ray, Mobula mobular 3. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by V. Plee Jr. 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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Alba Bernard Blanche Bordee Bottlenose Devil Endangered Germain Jean Gabriel Lacepede Plee Pretre Skate Mobula Raie
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This hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by V. Plee Jr. after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre, showcases two intriguing marine species: the endangered White Skate (Rostroraja alba) and the Devil Ray (Mobula mobular). The White Skate, also known as the Blonde Skate or Bordeaux Skate, is a large, flatfish species found in the North Atlantic and Mediterranean Seas. With its white, oval body and long, pointed snout, it is a master of camouflage on the sandy ocean floor. The White Skate is currently listed as endangered due to overfishing and habitat destruction. The Devil Ray, also known as the Mobula Ray or the Bottlenose Ray, is a large, cartilaginous fish characterized by its distinctive, broad, wing-like pectoral fins and the presence of a large, prominent, upward-pointing spine on its back. This species is widely distributed in tropical and temperate waters worldwide. Despite its intimidating name, the Devil Ray is not aggressive towards humans and is an important predator in its ecosystem. Both the White Skate and the Devil Ray are depicted in exquisite detail in this engraving, which is taken from Bernard Germain de Lacepede's Natural History of Oviparous Quadrupeds, Snakes, Fish and Cetaceans, published in Paris in 1825. The intricate engraving process, combined with the vibrant hand-coloring, brings out the unique features and beauty of these fascinating marine creatures.
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