Lumpsucker (Cyclopterus lumpus) male guarding eggs, UK.

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Lumpsucker or sea hen guarding the eggs from crabs, starfish and molluscs. He also fans the eggs to keep them oxygenated. Also known as lumpfish and hen fish.

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Size: 5142px × 3399px
Location: Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK.
Photo credit: © Roy Waller / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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