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Alligator pipefish, Syngnathoides biaculeatus
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Alligator pipefish, Syngnathoides biaculeatus
Alligator pipefish, Syngnathoides biaculeatus.. Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1800
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving showcases the Alligator Pipefish, Syngnathoides biaculeatus, a fascinating and intricately designed marine fish discovered in the Indo-Pacific region. The illustration is a masterpiece from the Naturalist's Miscellany, a renowned publication by George Shaw and Frederick Nodder, published in London in 1800. The Alligator Pipefish derives its name from its resemblance to an alligator due to its elongated snout and protruding spines on its head, which resemble the scales of an alligator. This engraving, drawn and engraved by the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder, captures the fish's unique features in intricate detail. The Alligator Pipefish is a master of camouflage, using its coloration to blend in with its surroundings and ambush its prey. It is a member of the pipefish family, characterized by their long, slender bodies and elongated snouts. This historical illustration serves as a testament to the beauty and diversity of the natural world, showcasing the meticulous attention to detail and scientific accuracy that defined the works of Shaw, Nodder, and their contemporaries during the height of the Age of Discovery and the Enlightenment.
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