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Abudefduf sexfasciatus, scissortail sergeant
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Abudefduf sexfasciatus, scissortail sergeant
Ff. 31b Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cook's first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771
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This stunning watercolor painting depicts the Scissortail Sergeant, Abudefduf sexfasciatus, a vibrant damselfish native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Created during Captain James Cook's historic first voyage to explore the southern continent between 1768 and 1771, this artwork is a testament to the rich biodiversity discovered during that groundbreaking expedition. The Scissortail Sergeant, also known as the One-stripe Damselfish or the Black-and-Blue Damsel, is a small, colorful fish belonging to the Pomacentridae family, order Perciformes, and class Actinopterygii. With its distinctive forked tail and bold, contrasting colors of black and blue, this damselfish is a captivating sight in its natural habitat. Captain Cook's voyage, which included the ships HMS Endeavour and HMS Resolution, brought together a team of talented naturalists and artists, including Sydney Parkinson, who created this exquisite watercolor painting. Parkinson's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate patterns and textures of the Scissortail Sergeant's scales, as well as the lifelike representation of its environment. The discovery of new species, like the Scissortail Sergeant, was a significant achievement during Cook's voyage, contributing to the expanding knowledge of the natural world and advancing scientific understanding. This painting serves as a reminder of the sense of adventure and exploration that characterized the 18th century, and the enduring fascination with the ocean's diverse inhabitants.
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