Mark Catesby

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Vipera Marina: The Viper-Mouth; Cataphractus Americanus.

Engraving handcolored, 1754
Paper size 14 1/4 x 20 7/8" (36.1 x 52.9 cm).
Good condition and color. LOCATION: New York City

Inventory Number: 88196
Price: $600.00
Publisher : 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.

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. 18th-19th Century Subjects , Natural History - Animals & Insects , Fish

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