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Pilot fish, Naucrates ductor
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Pilot fish, Naucrates ductor
Pilot fish, Naucrates ductor (pilot mackrel, Scomber ductor). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany, London, 1801
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Frederick Ichthyology Miscellany Naturalists Nodder Pilot Polydore Scomber Shaw Naucrates
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Pilot Fish, scientifically known as Naucrates ductor or Scomber ductor. The Pilot Fish, a small, slender fish, is a unique and intriguing species found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. As suggested by its name, the Pilot Fish is often observed swimming in close proximity to larger marine animals, such as sharks and billfish, which it is believed to use as a means of transportation to locate food and avoid predators. The Pilot Fish is characterized by its elongated body, which can reach up to 30 centimeters in length, and its distinctive black and white stripes. The fish's coloration serves as excellent camouflage, allowing it to blend in with the shadows cast by larger animals and protect itself from predators. This stunning illustration was drawn and engraved by the skilled hand of Richard Polydore Nodder and published in George Shaw and Frederick Nodder's The Naturalist's Miscellany in 1801. The Naturalist's Miscellany was a popular and influential work of natural history, featuring high-quality illustrations of a wide range of animals, including fish, birds, and mammals. The work was renowned for its meticulous attention to detail and its contribution to the scientific understanding of the natural world. This beautiful and intriguing illustration of the Pilot Fish is a testament to the artistry and scientific acumen of the Nodder brothers and George Shaw, and remains an important historical record of this fascinating species. Today, the Pilot Fish continues to captivate scientists and enthusiasts alike, and remains an important subject of study in the fields of zoology and ichthyology.
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