Stargazer
Uranoscopus scaber
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–400 m
- Max size: 56.4 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A stargazer that buries itself in sand or mud with only its upward facing eyes showing, waiting to engulf prey that swims above. Its shoulder spines deliver a painful sting, and it can produce both sound and weak electric pulses, growing to a little over half a metre.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Uranoscopidae › Uranoscopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127093.
FAQ
- How deep does the Stargazer live?
- The Stargazer (Uranoscopus scaber) is typically found at 15–400 m.
- Is the Stargazer dangerous to divers?
- The Stargazer can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Stargazer get?
- The Stargazer grows to about 56.4 cm.