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Arothron meleagris, puffer fish
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Arothron meleagris, puffer fish
Pencil drawing with some colour. Sydney Parkinson wrote the whole of this Fish fins & all is a purple black spotted with milk colour d spots/the teeth dirty white. (Bloch & Schneider, 1801)
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1801 Actinopterygii Balloonfish Blowfish Bony Fish Dirty Fishes Globefish Milk Osteichthyes Pencil Puffer Pufferfish Purple Ray Finned Fish Arothron Arothron Meleagris Bubblefish Puffer Fish
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This stunning pencil drawing with selective coloring depicts Arothron meleagris, commonly known as the Guineafowl Puffer or the Longspotted Puffer, a remarkable bony fish belonging to the actinopterygii order and the ray-finned fish family. Dating back to the early 19th century, this illustration was penned by the skilled naturalist and artist, Sydney Parkinson. The Arothron meleagris is characterized by its unique appearance, with its body covered in a mesmerizing pattern of purple-black spots, interspersed with milk-colored ones. Its fins, intricately detailed in the drawing, display a similar coloration. The fish's teeth, contrastingly, are depicted as dirty white. Puffer fish, including the Arothron meleagris, are known for their ability to inflate themselves when threatened, making them an intriguing and fascinating subject for naturalists and artists alike. This drawing, with its remarkable attention to detail, offers a glimpse into the natural world of the past, showcasing the beauty and diversity of marine life. The Arothron meleagris, also referred to as the Guineafowl Puffer, Longspotted Puffer, Blowfish, Globefish, or Bubblefish, is a remarkable specimen of the pufferfish family. This illustration, created by Sydney Parkinson in 1801, serves as a testament to the artist's skill and the naturalist's curiosity, providing a captivating window into the rich biodiversity of the ocean.
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