Sardina pilchardus, European pilchard

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Sardina pilchardus, European pilchard

Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

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18th Century Actinopterygii Bean Bony Fish Caribbean Catesby Clupeidae Clupeiform Clupeiformes Etching Fishes Florida Forked Mark Mark Catesby North America North American Osteichthyes Pilchard

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This hand-colored etching is an exquisite depiction of the European pilchard, Sardina pilchardus, as illustrated in Mark Catesby's seminal work, "The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands," published in the early 18th century. The European pilchard, also known as the Atlantic herring or the European anchovy, is a small, forked fish belonging to the Clupeidae family, which is characterized by its slender body, silver scales, and distinctive dorsal and anal fins. Catesby's meticulous observation and artistic skill are evident in this illustration, which captures the intricate details of the European pilchard's anatomy, from its small, bean-shaped eyes to its gill covers and fin rays. The plant-like structures in the background are likely to be marine vegetation, providing a sense of the fish's natural habitat in the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean. The European pilchard was an essential food source for both humans and wildlife in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean during Catesby's time. It is still an important commercial fish today, with significant populations found in the North Sea, the Mediterranean, and the eastern Atlantic. Catesby's work was groundbreaking for its time, providing some of the earliest and most accurate records of the natural history of North America and the Caribbean. His illustrations, which were produced using the etching technique, were hand-colored by skilled artisans, resulting in stunningly detailed and vibrant images that continue to captivate viewers today.

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