Marbled Stargazer
Uranoscopus bicinctus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: to 100 m
- Max size: 29.5 cm
- For divers: safe
Half buried in sandy gravel with only its upturned eyes showing, this stargazer lies in wait and then sucks down prey along with a mouthful of sand and debris. Rarely seen, it lives on muddy bottoms above 100 metres and grows to about 30 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Uranoscopidae › Uranoscopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 274031.
FAQ
- How deep does the Marbled Stargazer live?
- The Marbled Stargazer (Uranoscopus bicinctus) is typically found at to 100 m.
- Is the Marbled Stargazer dangerous to divers?
- The Marbled Stargazer is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Marbled Stargazer get?
- The Marbled Stargazer grows to about 29.5 cm.