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The natural history of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands, London, Printed at the expense of the author and sold by W. Innys and R. Manby, at the West End of St. Paul's, by Mr. Hauksbee, at the Royal Society House, and by the author at Mr. Bacon's in Hoxton, MDCCXXXI-MDCCXLIII [i.e. 1729-1747]. Bahamas, Florida, Natural History, North Carolina, Pictorial Works, Pre-Linnean Works, South Carolina, Mark Catesby, Georgia, Ichthyology, Fish, Exocoetidae, Flying Fish, Kyphosus Saltatrix, Bahama Rudderfish, Lepomis Gibbosus, Pumpkinseed, White Chub, Perca Fluviatilis Gibbosa Ventre Luteo, Freshwater Pearch, Perca Marina Sectatrix, Rudderfish, Hirundo, Catesby, Birds, Southern States, Aquatic Animals, Pumpkinseed, Pond Perch, Common Sunfish, Punkie, Sunfish, Sunny, Kivver, Flying Fish, Taxonomy: Kingdom= Animalia, Taxonomy: Phylum= Chordata, Taxonomy: Class= Actinopterygii, Perciformes, Taxonomy: Family= Kyphosidae, Kyphosus, Bermuda Chub, Pacific Drummer, Beaked Chub, Grey Drummer, Pacific Chub, Taxonomy: Family= Centrarchidae, Lepomis, Pond Perch, Common Sunfish, Punkie, Sunfish, Sunny, Kivver, Beloniformes, Taxonomy: Family= Exocoetidae, Exocoetus, The illustration showcases three distinct species of fish, arranged vertically. At the top is a slender fish with elongated fins, often found in freshwater environments, characterized by its streamlined body and prominent dorsal fin. The middle section features a robust, oval-shaped fish with a patterned body, known for its adaptability to various habitats, showcasing a blend of earthy colors. The bottom fish is a well-known species with a flattened shape and a distinctive dark marking, recognized for its popularity among anglers and its role in aquatic ecosystems. Each species is labeled with its respective name, highlighting their unique characteristics and contributing to the study of ichthyology.
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