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Albula vulpes, bonefish
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Albula vulpes, bonefish
Ff. 234. Pencil sketch by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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1754 1794 18th Century Actinopterygii Adventure Bony Fish Captain Cook Captain James Cook Cook Discovery Exploration Fishes Forster Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Osteichthyes Pencil Ray Finned Fish Albula Bonefish
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This exquisite pencil sketch, titled "Albula vulpes," or the bonefish, is a captivating illustration created by the renowned naturalist George Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster, who was the son of the expedition's official naturalist Johann Georg Adam Forster, made this drawing as part of his extensive documentation of the natural world encountered during the historic journey. The bonefish, a member of the Actinopterygii class, or ray-finned fish, is depicted in remarkable detail in this illustration. With its elongated, slender body and distinctive dorsal and anal fins, the bonefish is a quintessential representative of the Albuliformes order and the Albulidae family. The name "bonefish" refers to the fish's lightweight bones, which are easily crushed when handled. Captain Cook's second voyage, which aimed to explore the uncharted territories of the Southern Hemisphere, was a groundbreaking adventure in the annals of exploration and discovery. Forster's illustrations, like this one of the bonefish, were crucial in documenting the diverse array of new species encountered during the expedition and expanding the scientific knowledge of the natural world. This illustration, with its intricate details and lifelike accuracy, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the 18th century and the spirit of adventure that defined Captain Cook's voyages. The pencil sketch, created by the skilled hand of George Forster, remains an enduring testament to the natural world and the explorers who sought to understand it.
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