Poster about needlefish, based on an old engraving from 1746.

Poster of needlefish, after a 1746 engraving by the artist and naturalist Marcus Elieser Bloch. Dimensions: 21 X 29 cm. Frame not included. High-quality, heavyweight paper, 250 gsm. Shipped securely in a rigid package. This antique illustration exquisitely depicts three fascinating species of needlefish: the sea pipefish (Syngnathus typhle), the common pipefish (Syngnathus acus), and the snake pipefish (Syngnathus ophidion). Their elongated shape, similar to that of seahorses to which they are closely related, is superbly rendered in this colorful engraving with its precise details. These species, found particularly in seagrass beds and shallow coastal areas, are often targeted by fishermen using seine nets, gillnets, or small traps adapted to their discreet habitat. The poster is ideal for marine biology enthusiasts, collectors of antique illustrations, or those passionate about artisanal and traditional fishing.