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Latris lineata, striped trumpeter
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Latris lineata, striped trumpeter
Ff. 204. Watercolour painting 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 Perciform Perciformes Ray Finned Fish
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This stunning watercolor painting, titled "Latris lineata" or the Striped Trumpeter, is a captivating illustration of a fish species discovered during Captain James Cook's second voyage of exploration to the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. The painting was created by the renowned naturalist and artist, Johann George Adam Forster, who accompanied Cook on his expedition. The Striped Trumpeter, also known as Latris lineata and belonging to the Latridae family, is a bony fish with an elongated body and distinctive stripes running down its sides. It is a member of the Perciformes order, which includes perch-like fish, and the Actinopterygii class, characterized by their ray-finned bodies. The painting, cataloged as Ff. 204 in Forster's extensive body of work, showcases the fish's unique features, including its large, protruding eyes, and its single dorsal fin. The vibrant colors and intricate details in the illustration provide a glimpse into the rich marine life that was discovered during this groundbreaking expedition. Captain Cook's voyages were significant in expanding the world's knowledge of the natural world, and Forster's illustrations played a crucial role in documenting and preserving these discoveries. This painting, in particular, offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse array of fish species that were encountered during this period of exploration and discovery. Johann George Adam Forster's watercolor painting of the Striped Trumpeter is a testament to the spirit of adventure and scientific curiosity that characterized the 18th century, and continues to inspire us today.
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