Artist unknown :Esox sphyraena, Bl. 389. Br.mem. 7, Dors. 4/5, 10, P 14, V 6, A 10, C 20 [Early nineteenth century]

Date
1803 - 1839
Reference
A-022-133
Description

Shows a drawing of an Esox sphyraena, or Sphyraena jello, aso known as the European barracuda, seen from the right. There is a diagram of the jaw at lower left.

Drawing is possibly by the collector, Swainson himself.

Species was listed by Bloch

Other Titles - Bloch

Quantity: 1 drawing(s).

Physical Description: Pencil drawing 231 x 342 mm, mounted on sheet 267 x 367 mm.

Access restrictions
Partly restricted - Curator required
Part of
Swainson, William, 1789-1856 (Collector) :[Drawings of fish. Early nineteenth century]
Format
1 drawing(s), Works of art, Pencil works, Scientific illustrations, Pencil drawing 231 x 342 mm, mounted on sheet 267 x 367 mm., Orientation: Horizontal image
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