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Vipera Marina: The Viper-Mouth; Cataphractus Americanus.

  • ARTIST: Mark Catesby

  • MEDIUM: Engraving handcolored,

    DATE: 1754

  • EDITION SIZE: Second Edition. Paper size 14 1/4 x 20 7/8" (36.1 x 52.9 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: T. 19. From, ‘The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands: Containing Figures of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Serpents, Insects and Plants:…’ Engravings by Mark Catesby, published in London. <br><br> The Viperfish is deep sea fish native to tropical and temperate water regions. It's habitable range varies quite significantly - 250–5,000 feet (80–1,520 meters) - with it generally living at lower depths during the day and rising to a shallower depth at night.

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  • CONDITION: Good condition and color.

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