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Allis shad, Alosa alosa
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Allis shad, Alosa alosa
Allis shad, Alosa alosa (Shad, Clupea alosa). Handcoloured copperplate drawn and engraved by Edward Donovan from his Natural History of British Fishes, Donovan and F.C. and J. Rivington, London, 1802-1808
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This exquisitely detailed hand-colored copperplate print showcases the Allis Shad, scientifically known as Alosa alosa, also referred to as the Shad or the Herring Shad. The Allis Shad is a migratory fish belonging to the Clupeidae family, which is also known as the herring or sardine family. This illustration is taken from Edward Donovan's Natural History of British Fishes, published by Donovan and Rivington in London between 1802 and 1808. Donovan was a renowned Irish naturalist and illustrator, whose works were highly regarded for their scientific accuracy and artistic merit. The Allis Shad is a common fish in the North Atlantic Ocean and its tributaries. It is a valuable food source for both humans and wildlife, and is prized for its rich, oily flesh. The fish is characterized by its elongated, slender body, which can grow up to 30 inches in length. Its coloration is silver on the sides, with a blue-green back and a white belly. The Allis Shad is anadromous, meaning it spends most of its life in the ocean but returns to freshwater to spawn. The intricate engraving and hand-coloring techniques used in this print capture the Allis Shad's unique features and beauty. The illustration shows the fish in profile view, with its mouth open to reveal its sharp, needle-like teeth. The detailing of the gills, fins, and scales is remarkable, providing a close-up view of the fish's anatomy. This print is a testament to the scientific curiosity and artistic skill of the time, and remains an important historical record of the Allis Shad and its natural history.
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