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Striped eel catfish, Plotosus lineatus
Striped eel catfish, Plotosus lineatus (Eel-shaped platystacus, Platystacus anguillaris). 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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Catfish Frederick Lineatus Miscellany Naturalists Nodder Polydore Shaped Shaw Striped Plotosus
12"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints featuring the intriguing Striped Eel Catfish, Plotosus lineatus. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the elegant stripes and elongated body of this fascinating underwater creature. Richly detailed and expertly captured, this print is a must-have for any marine life enthusiast or aquarium enthusiast's collection. With its historical origins, this print is not only a beautiful addition to your home or office decor, but also a fascinating glimpse into the natural world's wonders. Order yours today and bring the beauty of the deep blue sea into your living space.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 15.3cm (12" x 6")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving depicts the Striped Eel Catfish, Plotosus lineatus, also known as the Striped Platystacus or the Eel-shaped Platystacus. The image was meticulously 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 London, 1802. The Striped Eel Catfish is a unique and intriguing species of catfish native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. As its name suggests, this fish possesses a striking appearance with vertical stripes running along its elongated, eel-like body. The fish's coloration ranges from silver to brown, with the stripes providing excellent camouflage against the sandy ocean floor. This engraving provides an accurate and detailed representation of the Striped Eel Catfish's anatomy, highlighting its elongated body shape, large pectoral and dorsal fins, and its small, round pectoral and pelvic fins. The fish's mouth is also clearly visible, filled with sharp, needle-like teeth, which it uses to capture its prey. The Striped Eel Catfish is an important species in its ecosystem, playing a significant role as a predator and prey. It feeds on a variety of small invertebrates, crustaceans, and mollusks, while larger fish and humans are known to prey on it. This beautiful and intricately detailed engraving is a testament to the natural history illustration techniques of the early 19th century and serves as an important record of the natural world, providing us with a glimpse into the diversity and beauty of the marine life that existed over 200 years ago.
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