200 FISHES FOR MARINE AQUARIA. 



between the two pectoral fins. This is a sucking 

 disk, and by its means the Cyclopterns can bring itself 

 to an anchor in a strong current, where perhaps it 



Fig. 132. 



Lump Sucker (Cyclopterus lumpus}. 



might fall a victim from its own weak swimming 

 powers. Its other name of " sea-hen " is also well 

 deserved, for its young which are most lovely little 

 creatures sportively follow the mother-fish about as 



