Surinamensis Collection

Coral snake, Micrurus surinamensis? (Surinam amphisboena, Amphisbaena magnifica?) Illustration by Maria Sybilla Merian
FLO4640432 Coral snake, Micrurus surinamensis? (Surinam amphisboena, Amphisbaena magnifica?) Illustration by Maria Sybilla Merian

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Atlantic tripletail or tripletail, Lobotes surinamensis, swimming close to Sargassum. Atlantic tripletails are found coastally in most, but not all, tropical and subtropical seas

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Atlantic tripletail or tripletail, Lobotes surinamensis. Young fish have a curious behavior related to feeding and to protect themselves from the numerous predators of the mangrove

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Atlantic tripletail or tripletail, Lobotes surinamensis, catching a samall fish under a dead leaf. This is a feeding strategy because of the locality of their prey items

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Atlantic tripletail or tripletail, Lobotes surinamensis. Young fish floating on its side at surface on the mangrove. Young

Marsh beetle, jewel beetle, rose chafer, etc
Marsh beetle, Elodes 1, Harpalus beetle 2, jewel beetle, Buprestis 3, flea beetle, Altica famelica 4, and rose chafer, Cetonia species 5

Fish varieties
Monkfish, Lophius piscatorius, toadfish, Batrachoides surinamensis, armored catfish, Loricaria cataphracta, Atlantic stargazer, Uranoscopus scaber, sculpin or bullhead, Cottus gobio, and cascarudo

Black margate, Anisotremus surinamensis (Trimaculated spare, Sparus trimaculatus). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Atlantic tripletail, Lobotes surinamensis (Surinam holocentrus, Holocentrus surinamensis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Redstriped eartheater, Geophagus surinamensis (Surinam sparus, Sparus surinamensis). Illustration drawn and engraved by Richard Polydore Nodder

Guianan streaked-antwren, Myrmotherula surinamensis. Vulnerable. (Surinam nuthatch, Sitta surinamensis.) Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Exotic crickets and wasps
Eneoptera surinamensis cricket 1, bedbug species, Cimex corticatus 2, mammoth wasp, Megascolia maculata flavifrons? 3, and Pelecinus polyturator wasp 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Exotic bees and wasps
Eastern carpenter bee, Xylocopa virginica 1, lychee stink bug, Tessaratoma papillosa 2, Leptoscelis balteatus 3, Surinam bee, Euglossa surinamensis 4, long-tailed ophion, Ophion macrurum 5

North American black tern, Chlidonias niger surinamensis (Surinam tern, Sterna surinamensis). From the collection of Thomas Pennant

Mexican grackle, Quiscalus mexicanus (Surinam daw, Corvus surinamensis) from a specimen in the possession of Marmaduke Tunstall

Centropogon cornutus (Shrubby lobelia, Lobelia surinamensis). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sansom from William Curtis Botanical Magazine, London, 1793

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"Discover the Surinamensis: A World of Biodiversity and Beauty" Surinamensis, a name that encompasses a diverse array of species ranging from marsh beetles to jewel beetles, rose chafers, and more. This captivating group of creatures showcases nature's incredible creativity and adaptability. In the realm of aquatic life, we encounter various fish varieties like the black margate (Anisotremus surinamensis), known for its striking appearance with dark hues contrasting against vibrant fins. Then there is the Atlantic tripletail (Lobotes surinamensis), an elusive beauty found in coastal waters that mesmerizes with its unique shape and coloration. Moving onto land-dwelling wonders, we meet the redstriped eartheater (Geophagus surinamensis), a fascinating fish species that digs into sandy substrates to find food. Its distinctive markings add charm to aquariums worldwide. But Surinamensis doesn't stop at insects and fish; it extends its influence over avian life too. The Guianan streaked-antwren (Myrmotherula surinamensis) enchants birdwatchers with its delicate plumage and melodious songs echoing through lush forests. And when it comes to buzzing creatures, Surinamesis introduces us to exotic crickets, wasps, bees - all contributing their own unique symphony to nature's orchestra. Their intricate patterns and behaviors leave us in awe of their remarkable adaptations. Whether exploring the depths of water bodies or venturing into dense rainforests teeming with life, Suriname reveals itself as a treasure trove brimming with biodiversity. Each member bearing the Suriname name carries stories waiting to be unraveled by curious minds who dare delve deeper into this enchanting world. So let us celebrate these extraordinary beings collectively known as "Surinamensis, " reminding us how our planet holds countless wonders, waiting to be discovered and protected for generations to come.