Roach
Date
1879
Creator
Benjamin Fawcett (1808 - 1893, British) , Engraver
After
A. F. Lydon (1836 - 1917, British) , Draughtsman
Object type
Library reference
RCN45159
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (page): 270mm
width (page): 367mm
width (page): 367mm
Subject
Content object
Description
Zoological study of the Common roach Rutilus rutilus (here styled Leuciscus rutilus). Side view showing the freshwater fish caught and displayed by water, with heathland behind.
Plate 8 from the book British fresh-water fishes by W. Houghton, vol.1 (London, William Mackenzie, 1879).
The plate is inscribed below: ‘ROACH.’
The accompanying text states that: ‘The specimen figured was supplied by E.H. Reynard, Esq., of Sunderlandwick.’
William Houghton (1828-1895) British naturalist and clergyman, was a Fellow of the Linnean Society.
Plate 8 from the book British fresh-water fishes by W. Houghton, vol.1 (London, William Mackenzie, 1879).
The plate is inscribed below: ‘ROACH.’
The accompanying text states that: ‘The specimen figured was supplied by E.H. Reynard, Esq., of Sunderlandwick.’
William Houghton (1828-1895) British naturalist and clergyman, was a Fellow of the Linnean Society.
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