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Skeleton of a Cuban hutia, Capromys pilorides
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Skeleton of a Cuban hutia, Capromys pilorides
Skeleton of a Cuban hutia or Desmarests hutia, Capromys pilorides. Utia di Cuba. Copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, Dictionary of Natural Science, Florence, Italy, 1837. Illustration engraved by Carini, drawn and directed by Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin, and published by Batelli e Figli. Turpin (1775-1840) is considered one of the greatest French botanical illustrators of the 19th century
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1837 Carini Cuban Delle Dictionary Dizionario Florence Francois Ichthyology Lacepede Naturali Pierre Scienze Skeleton Stipple Turpin Bigeyes Capromys Hutia Priacanthus
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This copperplate stipple engraving depicts the skeleton of the Cuban hutia, scientifically known as Capromys pilorides. The hutia, also referred to as the Cuban rice rat or Desmarest's hutia, is an endemic rodent species native to Cuba and the Isla de la Juventud. The intricate details of the skeleton are beautifully rendered in this hand-colored engraving, which was drawn and directed by the renowned French botanical illustrator Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin (1775-1840). Turpin is celebrated for his exceptional talent in capturing the natural world with remarkable accuracy and precision. The Cuban hutia is shown with its distinctive glassy eyes, which are a result of the large, clear eyesockets that are characteristic of this species. The hutia was once believed to be related to the fish genus Priacanthus, hence the scientific name Capromys pilorides, which means "goat-like mouse of the red Priacanthus." However, further research has since shown that the hutia is not closely related to the Priacanthidae family. The engraving was published in the Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali, or Dictionary of Natural Science, in Florence, Italy, in 1837. The illustration was engraved by Carini, and the copperplate was published by Batelli e Figli. This exquisite work of art is a testament to the dedication and expertise of the naturalists and illustrators of the 19th century, who meticulously documented the natural world for future generations to appreciate and learn from.
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