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Finny snake eel, Caecula pterygera
Finny snake eel, Caecula pterygera (Rostrated sphagebranchus, Sphagebranchus rostratus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1802
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Frederick Miscellany Naturalists Nodder Polydore Rostratus Shaw Snake
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Finny Snake Eel, Caecula pterygera, also known as the Rostrated Sphagebranchus or Sphagebranchus rostratus. The illustration was drawn and engraved by the renowned naturalist and artist, Richard Polydore Nodder, and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in London, 1802. The Finny Snake Eel is a unique and intriguing marine fish, characterized by its long, serpentine body and distinctively shaped head. Its body is covered in tiny, overlapping scales, and it possesses a pair of dorsal fins, which give it a resemblance to both snakes and eels. The Finny Snake Eel is a deep-water species, typically found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. The illustration captures the Finny Snake Eel in remarkable detail, showcasing its delicate features and intricate patterns. The artist's skillful use of color adds depth and dimension to the image, bringing the creature to life. The Finny Snake Eel was an object of fascination for naturalists of the time, and this illustration represents an important contribution to the scientific record of this enigmatic marine species.
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