BaseBase
0x1f...A4FB
ENSURANCE

ENSURANCE

Collection
Size
73 Items
408,243 Editions
Owners
539
0% Unique Owners

ENSURANCE 5

Collection
Owned by
Last sale
0.005777 ETH
Traits
.basin
steelhead.basin
Description
Side view of the Steelhead (Oncorhynchus mykiss), a fish known for its remarkable migratory life cycle, similar to that of salmon. It appears to be a detailed illustration, capturing the physical characteristics of the species with a high degree of accuracy and artistry, indicative of early 20th-century scientific illustrations. The Steelhead is depicted with a sleek, elongated body typical of the species, adapted for a life spent both in freshwater streams and the open ocean. Its scales are finely rendered, suggesting a smooth texture, with a coloration that transitions from a silvery, almost translucent hue on the belly to a darker, olive-green along the back. This coloration is characteristic of Steelhead and aids in camouflage in both riverine and marine environments. Prominent dark spots dot the dorsal surface of the fish, spreading from the gill covers along the back to the base of the tail. These spots are a distinguishing feature of the species. The fish's eye is round and alert, indicative of its predatory nature. The mouth is slightly open, revealing the interior anatomy and sharp teeth, which Steelhead use to grasp their prey. The fins are well-defined, with the dorsal fin standing erect mid-body, and the caudal (tail) fin showing the powerful forked shape that provides the thrust for the fish's strong swimming abilities. The pelvic and anal fins are also detailed, with a soft shading that suggests their thinner, more flexible structure compared to the muscular body. This particular illustration likely served as a reference for identification and study purposes, as scientific accuracy was paramount in such works. It would have been an important resource for those studying ichthyology or engaged in the management and conservation of fish populations in Alaska during the early 1900s. Scanned from plates in Evermann, Barton Warren; Goldsborough, Edmund Lee (1907) The Fishes of Alaska, Washington, D.C.: Department of Commerce and Labor Bureau of Fisheries All proceeds fund steelhead.basin
Details
Token ID
5
Network
Base
Standard
ERC1155