Hussar Fish and Young

An illustration of the Hussar fish which is nest building fish which can be found in the Sea of Galilee. Hussar fish build protective nest for their young and are also known to carry their young in their mouths when they feel threatened. This Hussar is taking its young into its mouth for protection.

Keywords

nest, hussar fish, hussar, nest building, Sea of Galilee

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Source

Dodge, Mary Mapes St. Nicholas an Illustrated Magazine for Young Folks (New York, New York: The Century Co., 1886)

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