Geoffroys rousette bat, Rousettus amplexicaudatus
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Geoffroys rousette bat, Rousettus amplexicaudatus
Geoffroys rousette bat, Rousettus amplexicaudatus, and naked-backed fruit bat, Dobsonia peronii.. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieus Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration by J. G. Pretre, directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Jean Gabriel Pretre (1780
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate stipple engraving depicts three species of Old World fruit bats: the Geoffroy's rousette bat (Rousettus amplexicaudatus), the naked-backed fruit bat (Dobsonia peronii), and the Geoffroy's rousette bat is depicted in the center. The engraving is taken from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionnaire de Naturalisation, ou Tableau Methodique des Corps Organises," published in Florence, Italy, in 1837. Jean Gabriel Pretre, a skilled engraver, created this illustration under the direction of Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin. Pretre's meticulous attention to detail is evident in the intricate textures and patterns of the bats' fur, as well as the delicate veining on their wings. The bats are shown clinging to tree branches with their powerful feet, their wings spread wide in a display of their impressive agility. The Geoffroy's rousette bat, named for the French naturalist Élie Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire, is a medium-sized bat with a body length of around 13 cm and a wingspan of up to 40 cm. They are native to Africa and Asia and are known for their unique reproductive behavior, in which they form large colonies and cling to each other in a communal roost. The naked-backed fruit bat, also known as the Peron's fruit bat, is a larger species with a body length of up to 25 cm and a wingspan of up to 60 cm. They are found in Australia and New Guinea and are named for their distinctive lack of fur on their backs. Both species are important seed dispersers and play a crucial role in maintaining the health and diversity of their respective ecosystems. This beautiful and intricate engraving is a testament to the skill and artistry of the naturalists, engravers, and publishers of the 19th century, and serves as a reminder of the importance of documenting and preserving the natural world for future generations.
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