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Parrotfish, striped parrotfish, Spanish hogfish
Parrotfish, Sparisoma cretense 18, striped parrotfish, Scarus iseri 19, Spanish hogfish, Bodianus rufus 20, and squirrelfish, Holocentrus adscensionis 21. Handcolored copperplate engraving after Jacob Nilson 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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Creature Encyclopedia Gottlieb Holocentrus Ichthyology Jacob Parrotfish Rufus Scarus Squirrelfish Striped Tobias Wilhelm Bodianus Hogfish Sparisoma
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This exquisite handcolored copperplate engraving, taken from Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelms Encyclopedia of Natural History: Fish, published in Augsburg in 1804, showcases an intriguing assembly of marine creatures. The engraving, produced under the direction of the Bavarian clergyman and naturalist Wilhelm (1758-1811), who was affectionately known as the German Buffon, offers a detailed and accurate representation of various fish species. The central focus of the image is a grouping of three distinct parrotfish: the striped parrotfish (Scarus iseri), the Spanish hogfish or banded parrotfish (Sparisoma cretense), and the striped parrotfish (Parrotfish, Scarus iseri). Parrotfish are known for their unique beaked teeth, which they use to crush and grind coral, and their vibrant colors. Surrounding the parrotfish are other fascinating marine creatures. The Spanish hogfish, or Bodianus rufus, is a wrasse species with a distinctive body shape and coloration. The squirrelfish, Holocentrus adscensionis, is a nocturnal species with a small, elongated body and a large, protruding eye. The intricacy and detail of this engraving are truly remarkable, with each fish species rendered in stunning detail. The handcoloring adds an additional layer of beauty, bringing the creatures to life and highlighting their unique features. This image offers a glimpse into the rich and diverse marine world of the early 19th century, and serves as a testament to Wilhelm's dedication to the natural sciences.
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