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Frail caecilian, Caecilia gracilis, Typhlops
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Frail caecilian, Caecilia gracilis, Typhlops
Frail caecilian, Caecilia gracilis, Typhlops lumbricalis, and red worm lizard, Amphisbaena alba.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles 1816-1830. Illustration by J.G. Pretre, engraved by Massard, directed by Turpin, and published by F. G. Levrault. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780-1845) was painter of natural history at Empress Josephines zoo and later became artist to the Museum of Natural History
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This handcolored copperplate stipple engraving, taken from Jussieu's Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles published between 1816 and 1830, showcases a collection of intriguing and little-known creatures. At the center of the image lies the Frail Caecilian, Caecilia gracilis, also known as Typhlops lumbricalis. This caecilian, a type of limbless amphibian, is characterized by its delicate and slender body, which is typically found in the leaf litter and damp soil of tropical forests. Surrounding the Frail Caecilian are three additional fascinating species. To the left, the Red Worm Lizard, Amphisbaena alba, can be seen. Contrary to its name, this reptile is not a lizard but rather a type of worm-like amphisbaenian. The next creature, the Caecilian, Caecilia sp., is depicted on the right side of the image. Its body is more robust than that of the Frail Caecilian, and its coloration varies from brown to gray. The engraving was produced by the skilled hands of Jean Gabriel Pretre, who was a painter of natural history at Empress Josephine's zoo and later became an artist at the Museum of Natural History. The meticulous engraving was executed by Massard, under the direction of Turpin, and published by F.G. Levrault. This beautiful and historically significant artwork provides a glimpse into the natural world as it was understood during the early 19th century.
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