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Scorpaena cardinalis, red rockcod
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Scorpaena cardinalis, red rockcod
Ff. 190. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1754 1794 18th Century Actinopterygii Adventure Bony Fish Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Exploration Fishes Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Mouth Osteichthyes Cephalopholis
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This stunning watercolor painting depicts the Red Rockcod, or Scorpaena cardinalis, a vibrant and intriguing fish species native to the eastern Pacific and Indian Oceans. The painting was created during Captain James Cook's second voyage of exploration to the southern continent, between the years 1772 and 1775. The artwork was produced by the renowned naturalist and illustrator, Johann George Adam Forster, who accompanied Cook on his expedition. Forster's meticulous attention to detail is evident in this beautiful illustration, which showcases the Red Rockcod's distinctive features, including its elongated dorsal fin, brown body, and distinctive red markings on its head and fins. The fish's mouth is slightly agape, revealing its sharp, needle-like teeth, which are typical of the Scorpaenidae family to which the Red Rockcod belongs. The Red Rockcod, also known as the Eastern Red Scorpionfish or the New Zealand Scorpionfish, is a bony fish that is commonly found in shallow waters near reefs and rocky outcroppings. It is an important species in many fisheries, particularly in New Zealand, where it is known as the Grandfather Hapuku or the One Cephalopholis. The fish is a popular target for both recreational and commercial fishermen due to its delicious taste and firm, white flesh. This painting, which dates back to the 18th century, is a testament to the spirit of adventure and discovery that characterized the Age of Exploration. It offers a glimpse into the natural world as it was observed and documented by some of history's most intrepid explorers and naturalists. The Red Rockcod may have been just one of many fascinating discoveries made during Cook's voyage, but its beauty and intrigue continue to captivate us today.
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