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Ostracion cornutus (Lactoria cornuta)
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Ostracion cornutus (Lactoria cornuta)
Plate 133 - Naturgeschichte der ausl䮤ischen Fische : mit sechs und dreissig Ausgemalten kupfern nach originalen (1785-95) by Marcus Elieser Bloch
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1800s Actinopterygii Bloch Bony Fish Cowfish Elieser Fishes Lactoria Marcus Elieser Osteichthyes Ostracion Ray Finned Fish Tetraodontiform Tetraodontiformes Boxfish Ostraciidae
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Plate 133 of 'Naturgeschichte der ausländischen Fische' (Natural History of Foreign Fishes), published between 1785 and 1795 by Marcus Elieser Bloch, features an intricately detailed illustration of the Ostracion cornutus, commonly known as the Longhorn Cowfish or Longhorn Boxfish. This beautiful and striking bony fish belongs to the Ostraciidae family, which is characterized by its unique box-shaped body covered in bony plates. The Longhorn Cowfish is a tropical marine fish, found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is easily recognizable by its distinctive long horns, which are actually elongated spines on its head. These horns serve as a defense mechanism against predators. Bloch's illustration captures the fish's vibrant colors and intricate patterns, which vary depending on its environment and mood. The fish is depicted with a yellow body, adorned with black spots and stripes, and a distinctive white band across its eyes. The illustration also shows the fish's small, triangular dorsal fin and its pectoral fins, which are used for swimming. Bloch's 'Naturgeschichte der ausländischen Fische' was a groundbreaking work in the field of ichthyology, featuring over 2,000 illustrations of various fish species. The work was widely regarded for its high-quality illustrations, which were produced using the latest techniques of the time. This plate, in particular, showcases the exceptional skill and attention to detail of Bloch and his team of artists and engravers. The Longhorn Cowfish remains a popular subject in marine biology and aquarium hobbyists today, and this illustration continues to be a valuable historical record of this fascinating and beautiful fish species.
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