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Dolphin fish and sand tilefish
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Dolphin fish and sand tilefish
Dolphin fish or mahi mahi, Coryphaena hippurus 112, and sand tilefish, Malacanthus plumieri 113. Handcolored copperplate engraving from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, Augsburg, 1804. Wilhelm (1758-1811) was a Bavarian clergyman and naturalist known as the German Buffon
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This stunning handcolored copperplate engraving is a captivating representation of two intriguing marine creatures: the Dolphinfish, also known as Mahi Mahi (Coryphaena hippurus, 112), and the Sand Tilefish (Malacanthus plumieri, 113). The image is taken from the esteemed Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, published in Augsburg, Germany, in 1804, by the renowned Bavarian clergyman and naturalist, Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811). The Dolphinfish, depicted on the left, is a highly sought-after game fish known for its vibrant colors and acrobatic displays. With a slender body and long dorsal fin, it is a true marine marvel. The species is widely distributed in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. On the right, the Sand Tilefish is shown with its unique, flat, and elongated body, covered in small, overlapping scales. This bottom-dwelling fish is typically found in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, and its diet consists mainly of crustaceans and mollusks. The meticulous detail and artistry of this engraving showcase the beauty and diversity of the marine world as observed by Wilhelm, who was known as the 'German Buffon' for his significant contributions to ichthyology and the natural sciences. This exquisite piece is a testament to the fascination and appreciation for the natural world that existed during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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