19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Brave father
Late in the spring in Mediterranean shallow water the Blennius ocellaris use to reproduce, hide the egg wherever is possible to protect. After the female lay down the egg, the male use all his bravery to protect them from any kind of predator.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 03.2019 |
Date Uploaded: | 04.2021 |
Photo Location: | Noli, Italy |
Copyright: | © Emilio Mancuso |