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Chaetodon ulietensis, Pacific double-saddle butterflyfish
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Chaetodon ulietensis, Pacific double-saddle butterflyfish
Ff. 22b Vol 2. Watercolour painting by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage to explore the southern continent 1768-1771
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This exquisite watercolor painting depicts the Pacific double-saddle butterflyfish, Chaetodon ulietensis, a vibrant and intricately patterned marine species native to the Indo-Pacific region. The illustration was created during the historic first voyage of Captain James Cook (1728-1779) to explore the southern continent, between 1768 and 1771. The painting is part of the comprehensive natural history record produced during this groundbreaking expedition, which significantly advanced scientific knowledge of the natural world. Captain Cook and his crew, aboard the HMS Endeavour, sailed from England with a mission to chart the uncharted waters of the Pacific Ocean and discover new lands. During their travels, they encountered a vast array of new and exotic animals, including numerous species of fish. Sydney Parkinson (1745-1771), an accomplished artist, was a member of Cook's team and was tasked with documenting these discoveries through illustration. This painting, featuring the Pacific double-saddle butterflyfish, is a testament to Parkinson's skill and attention to detail. The butterflyfish, also known as the false furcula butterflyfish or the long-spined butterflyfish, is a bony fish belonging to the family Chaetodontidae, order Perciformes, class Perciformes, and phylum Actinopterygii. Its distinctive long dorsal fin and double saddle-like markings make it a visually striking and easily identifiable species. The Pacific double-saddle butterflyfish is a reef-dwelling fish that feeds primarily on small invertebrates. Its beautiful colors serve as a warning to potential predators, signaling its toxicity due to its symbiotic relationship with certain types of algae. This painting provides a glimpse into the rich and diverse marine life that Cook and Parkinson encountered during their groundbreaking expedition, which paved the way for further exploration and discovery in the centuries that followed.
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