THE FISHES OF SOUTHERN FLORIDA 



Long-jawed with more mouth than head. 



No sea cook can be ever prouder 



Than when he serves one up as chowder. 



The different Snappers which swim in droves 

 Are found by shore and near mangroves; 

 They are Muttonfish out on the reef, 

 At least that is my best belief. 

 The luscious oyster is their favorite food 

 But they snap at small fry when in the mood. 



The Sawfish with his teeth on snout, 



Is a brigand and a roustabout. 



With hide as tough as leather skins, 



Has on his back two dorsal fins. 



He strikes with saw and it never matters, 



What he can't eat he always scatters. 



The Jewfish giant of the fishes 

 Is not a gourmet as to his dishes; 

 When hungry and when in the mood, 

 He is no stickler as to his food, 

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