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Clinus superciliosus, super klipfish
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Clinus superciliosus, super klipfish
Ff. 187. Watercolour painting by George Forster made during Captain James Cooks second voyage to explore the southern continent (1772-75)
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This stunning watercolor painting depicts the Clinus superciliosus, commonly known as the super klipfish, a small bony fish belonging to the family Clinidae. The illustration was created during Captain James Cook's second voyage to explore the southern continent between 1772 and 1775, by the naturalist George Forster. Forster, who was the son of the expedition's official naturalist Johann Christian Friedrich Höhne, accompanied his father on the voyage and made extensive observations and collections of various species during the journey. The Clinus superciliosus is a perciform fish, characterized by its distinctive pattern of dark spots and bars on its body. These fish are found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and are known to inhabit rocky shores and tide pools. They are named for their supercilium, or eyebrow-like marking above their eyes. The painting, executed in watercolor by George Forster, captures the intricate details of the fish's scales and fin patterns. The artist's skillful use of color and shading brings the fish to life, showcasing its unique beauty and intriguing appearance. This illustration is a testament to the spirit of discovery and exploration that characterized the 18th century, and the important role that natural history played in documenting the natural world. The painting is a valuable addition to the extensive records of the natural history collections made during Captain Cook's voyages, and remains an important historical and scientific document to this day.
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