History of All Animals 81

Furthermore, if any animal deserves to be classed among the sea hedgehogs, it is certainly the fish observed by the Arabs in the Ocean and called by them *Calstol Iaul*. This name suggests a dangerous fish, or one of ill omen, because whenever it appears frequently, some misfortune usually follows. A depiction of it was made by Cornelius de Jode on his map of Asia.

It is, first and foremost, a creature of fearsome appearance, with a mouth like a pig's and serrated teeth. From the top of its head to the tip of its tail, six large, sturdy spines are visible, well-suited for fighting and striking. The three closest to the head are larger than the others, resembling small horns, while the rest are smaller and spaced at equal intervals; the final spine near the tail is slightly curved. Its tail is forked—the upper part being larger than the lower—with spines at its tip. Its belly is covered with fins that it uses for swimming. It is shown in the following illustration.

The Arabian Hedgehog

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