Lumpsucker (Cyclopterus lumpus) guarding eggs, UK.

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Male lumpsucker or sea hen guarding the eggs from crabs, starfish, molluscs, or anything else that may want to eat them. He also fans the eggs to keep them oxygenated. Also known as lumpfish, and hen fish.

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Size: 6480px × 4352px
Location: Eyemouth, Scottish Borders, Berwickshire, Scotland, UK.
Photo credit: © Roy Waller / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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