Uraspis helvolus, cottonmouth jack
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Uraspis helvolus, cottonmouth jack
Ff. 227. Pencil sketch 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 Carangidae Cook Discovery Exploration Fishes Forked Forster Jack Johann George Adam Johann George Adam Forster Osteichthyes Pencil Perciform Perciformes Ray Finned Fish
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This pencil sketch, titled "Uraspis helvolus, or the Cottonmouth Jack," is a stunning illustration of a cottonmouth jack fish, created by the renowned naturalist Georg Forster during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775. Forster, a German naturalist and son of the expedition's official scientist Johann Christian Friedrich Höhne, meticulously documented the diverse flora and fauna encountered during the voyage. The Cottonmouth Jack, a member of the Carangidae family, is a large, forked fish with a distinctive cotton-like mouth lining. This bony fish, belonging to the order Perciformes and class Actinopterygii, is native to the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Forster's illustration, found in Forster's "Observations Made During a Voyage Round the World," is an essential contribution to the scientific record of the 18th century, providing valuable insights into the natural history of the time. The drawing, created with great attention to detail, showcases the Cottonmouth Jack's unique features, including its elongated dorsal fin, large pectoral fins, and vibrant colors. The fish appears to be swimming, with its mouth slightly open, revealing the cotton-like texture that gives this species its name. The sketch is a testament to Forster's exceptional observational skills and artistic talent, making it an invaluable resource for both scientific and historical research. This beautiful illustration is a reminder of the spirit of adventure and discovery that characterized the Age of Exploration. The image, produced by the skilled hand of Georg Forster, stands as a testament to the incredible biodiversity of our planet and the importance of documenting and understanding the natural world.
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