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Spined Loach, Minnow, Loach and Common Bleak
Spined Loach (Cobitis taenia), Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus), Loach (Barbatula barbatula) and Common Bleak (Alburnus alburnus). Date: 1879
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1879 Bleak Common Fishes Markings Minnow Mottled Species Spined Taenia Loach
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This vintage photograph, dated 1879, showcases a fascinating assemblage of four distinct fish species: Spined Loach (Cobitis taenia), Minnow (Phoxinus phoxinus), Loach (Barbatula barbatula), and Common Bleak (Alburnus alburnus). The image transports us back to the Victorian era, a time when natural history was a popular pursuit and the wonders of the natural world were eagerly documented. The Spined Loach, with its distinctive spines along its dorsal and pectoral fins, is a bottom-dwelling fish native to Europe and Asia. Its silver body is adorned with dark, mottled markings that provide excellent camouflage in its aquatic habitat. The Minnow, also known as a roach or a common roach, is a small, slender fish with an elongated, silver body and distinctive red or orange spots along its sides. This species is widespread throughout Europe and is an essential component of many freshwater ecosystems. The Loach, depicted in the photograph with a mottled, silver body and dark, vertical bars, is a bottom-dwelling fish native to Europe and Asia. It is an important food source for larger fish and birds and is a popular target for anglers. The Common Bleak, with its silver-grey body and dark, vertical bars, is a small, bottom-dwelling fish native to Europe. It is an essential food source for larger fish and birds and is an important species in the aquatic food chain. This photograph provides a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of the natural world that existed over a century ago. It serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural history of our planet for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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