Flying fish Exocoetus

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Flying fish Exocoetus Illustration by Edwards. The little fish is hunted by dorado in the sea and by albatrosses in the air. "The flesh is said to be a palatable and nourishing food." Handcoloured copperplate engraving from "The Naturalist's Pocket Magazine; or, Complete Cabinet of the Curiosities and Beauties of Nature" (1798~1802) published by Harrison, London.

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Size: 4560px × 2784px
Photo credit: © Florilegius / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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