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Trachurus declivis, greenback horse mackerel
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Trachurus declivis, greenback horse mackerel
Ff. 223. 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 Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Mackerel Osteichthyes Pencil Perciform Perciformes Ray Finned Fish
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1. Title: "A Pencil Sketch of Trachurus Declivis, or the Greenback Horse Mackerel, Drawn by George Forster during Captain James Cook's Second Voyage of Exploration (1772-75)" This exquisite pencil sketch, created by the renowned naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775, showcases the intricate details of the Greenback Horse Mackerel, scientifically known as Trachurus declivis. Forster, who accompanied Cook as a naturalist and artist, meticulously captured the unique features of this fish species in this beautiful illustration. The Greenback Horse Mackerel, also known as the Greenback Scad, is a slim, elongated fish belonging to the Carangidae family, which is part of the larger group of Perciformes, or Perciformes, and the class Osteichthyes, or bony fish. This particular specimen is depicted with a vibrant green back and silver sides, earning it the name "greenback." The fish's body is adorned with horizontal stripes, and its dorsal fin is distinctively high and curved, giving it the appearance of a small horse. Captain Cook's voyages were significant in advancing the world's knowledge of geography, natural history, and culture. Forster's illustrations, like this one, played a crucial role in documenting the diverse marine life encountered during these expeditions. This drawing, created in the late 18th century by Forster, is a testament to the spirit of adventure and discovery that characterized this era. This illustration is a rare and valuable historical document, created by the skilled hand of Johann Georg Adam Forster, who was not only a naturalist but also an accomplished artist. It is a reminder of the rich heritage of scientific exploration and the beauty of the natural world, as observed and recorded by the intrepid explorers of the past.
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