Trachinotus ovatus, derbio

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Trachinotus ovatus, derbio

Ff. 225. Pencil sketch 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 Carangidae Cook Discovery Exploration Fishes Forked Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Osteichthyes Pencil Perciform Perciformes Pompano Ray Finned Fish

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This exquisite pencil sketch by George Forster, titled "Derbio," depicts the Trachinotus ovatus, or pompano, a vibrant and forked bony fish that was discovered during Captain James Cook's second voyage of exploration to the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster, a naturalist on the expedition, meticulously captured the intricate details of this colorful fish, which belongs to the Actinopterygii class of ray-finned fishes and the Carangidae family within the larger Perciformes order. The illustration was created during an era of unprecedented scientific discovery and adventure, as European explorers sought to expand their knowledge of the natural world and map the uncharted territories of the globe. Forster's drawing is a testament to the curiosity and dedication of these early naturalists, who documented new species and phenomena with great care and precision. This particular sketch was made during the second voyage of Captain James Cook, which saw the explorer and his crew navigate the waters of the Pacific Ocean and the Antarctic Circle. Cook's voyages are considered a turning point in the history of exploration, as they significantly expanded the world map and provided valuable insights into the geography, geology, and natural history of the southern hemisphere. The illustration was created by George Forster, the son of Johann Christian Friedrich Höhne and later adopted by Johann Georg Adam Forster. The elder Forster, a prominent naturalist and writer, accompanied Cook on his first voyage and was instrumental in documenting the natural history of the Pacific Islands. This drawing is a valuable addition to the extensive body of work produced during the Cook expeditions and serves as a reminder of the rich scientific discoveries that emerged from these historic voyages.

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