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Pterois volitans, red lionfish
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Pterois volitans, red lionfish
LS Plate 150 from the John Reeves Collection. John Reeves, a 19th Century Tea Inspector, travelled to Canton, China in order to develop a large collection of Chinese natural history drawings
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Actinopterygii Bony Fish Canton Feathered Fishes John Reeves Lionfish Osteichthyes Pterois Ray Finned Fish Reeves Pterois Volitans Red Lionfish
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Pterois volitans, the Red Lionfish (LS Plate 150 from the John Reeves Collection) This stunning illustration, LS Plate 150, depicts the Red Lionfish, Pterois volitans, a vibrant and venomous marine fish native to the Indo-Pacific region. The illustration is part of the extensive collection amassed by John Reeves during his travels to Canton, China, in the 19th century. Reeves, a British tea inspector, had a keen interest in natural history and assembled a remarkable collection of Chinese drawings, which is now housed in the Natural History Museum in London. The Red Lionfish, with its distinctive red, white, and black stripes, and elaborate spines adorned with venomous filaments, is a sight to behold. The fish's elongated dorsal, anal, and pectoral fins resemble a mane, giving it the appearance of a regal lion. This illustration, produced in the 1800s, provides an accurate representation of the Red Lionfish's appearance and features, offering a glimpse into the rich marine biodiversity of the Asian waters during that era. As an actinopterygian, or bony fish, the Red Lionfish belongs to the ray-finned fish family, Osteichthyes. Its venomous spines, which are used to deter predators and capture prey, are a unique feature that sets it apart from other fish species. The Red Lionfish's venom is potent enough to cause pain and paralysis in humans, making handling this fish with care essential. This illustration, with its intricate details and lifelike representation, serves as a testament to the skill and expertise of the Chinese artists who created it. It also highlights the importance of natural history collections like the one amassed by John Reeves, which continue to inspire and educate us about the natural world and its diverse inhabitants.
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