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Chaetodon trifasciatus lunulatus, redfin butterflyfish
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Chaetodon trifasciatus lunulatus, redfin butterflyfish
Ff. 24b Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771
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This stunning watercolor painting depicts the Redfin Butterflyfish, Chaetodon trifasciatus lunulatus, a vibrant and intricately patterned species of butterflyfish. The illustration was created during the historic first voyage of Captain James Cook (1728-1779) to explore the southern continent, between 1768 and 1771. The artist, Sydney Parkinson (1745-1771), meticulously captured the fish's distinctive features, including its elongated dorsal fin, triangular snout, and the three vertical bars on its body, which gave the fish its common name. Butterflyfish, belonging to the family Chaetodontidae, are characterized by their colorful bodies and distinctive face markings. They are part of the order Perciformes, which includes perch-like fish, and the class Actinopterygii, which includes ray-finned fish. The Redfin Butterflyfish is also known as the Melon Butterflyfish due to its distinctive melon-like markings on its head. The painting not only showcases the beauty and diversity of marine life, but also serves as an important record of the natural history discoveries made during the expedition. Cook's voyages were a significant contribution to the Age of Discovery, expanding European knowledge of the world and advancing scientific understanding of the natural world. This illustration is a testament to the remarkable observations and documentations made during the voyage, providing a glimpse into the wonders of the ocean and the natural history of the southern continent. The Redfin Butterflyfish continues to fascinate and inspire marine biologists and naturalists to this day, and serves as a reminder of the importance of exploration and discovery in expanding our knowledge and appreciation of the natural world.
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