Chap. 43 Fishes Which Fly Above the Water — The Sea-Swallow — The Fish That Shines in the Night — The Horned Fish — The Sea-Dragon
The sea-swallow,2508 being able to fly, bears a strong resemblance to the bird of that name; the sea-kite2509 too, flies as well.
(27.) There is a fish that comes up to the surface of the sea, known, from the following circumstance, as the lantern-fish:2510 thrusting from its mouth a tongue that shines like fire, it emits a most brilliant light on calm nights. Another fish, which, from its horns, has received its name,2511 raises them nearly a foot and a half above the surface of the water. The sea-dragon,2512 again, if caught and thrown on the sand, works out a hole for itself with its muzzle, with the most wonderful celerity.