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Cornish sucker, Lepadogaster purpurea
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Cornish sucker, Lepadogaster purpurea
Cornish sucker, Lepadogaster purpurea (Ocellated sucker, Cyclopterus ocellatus). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808
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This exquisitely hand-colored copperplate print depicts the Cornish Sucker, Lepadogaster purpurea, also known as the Ocellated Sucker or Cyclopterus ocellatus. The image is taken from Edward Donovan's "Natural History of British Fishes," published by Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington in London between 1802 and 1808. Donovan, a renowned Irish naturalist and illustrator, meticulously drew and engraved this illustration to capture the intricate details of this fascinating marine creature. The Cornish Sucker is a small, elongated fish native to the Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea. It is characterized by its large, ocellated eyes, which are surrounded by a dark ring and a white spot, giving it a distinctive appearance. The fish is also covered in tiny, overlapping scales, and its body is elongated and cylindrical, with a small, terminal mouth. The Cornish Sucker is a benthic fish, meaning it lives on or near the ocean floor. It feeds primarily on small invertebrates, such as worms and crustaceans. This print provides a valuable record of the Cornish Sucker's appearance and anatomy, which was essential for the advancement of ichthyology and zoology during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The intricate detail and beautiful coloration of this hand-colored copperplate print make it a stunning addition to any collection of marine life illustrations or scientific records. The print not only showcases the natural history of the Cornish Sucker but also highlights the artistry and skill of Edward Donovan as an illustrator and naturalist.
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