Smooth Stargazer
Kathetostoma averruncus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 13–384 m
- Max size: 32 cm
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
Eyes set on top of a blunt head let this stargazer bury itself and watch upward for passing fish to ambush. The young drift in open water where tunas and other big predators pick them off. A spine above each pectoral fin carries a mild venom, so handle with care.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Uranoscopidae › Kathetostoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275989.
FAQ
- How deep does the Smooth Stargazer live?
- The Smooth Stargazer (Kathetostoma averruncus) is typically found at 13–384 m.
- Is the Smooth Stargazer dangerous to divers?
- The Smooth Stargazer can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Smooth Stargazer get?
- The Smooth Stargazer grows to about 32 cm.