Giant Stargazer
Kathetostoma giganteum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–600 m
- Max size: 90 cm
- For divers: safe
It settles onto the sea bed and buries itself, leaving only the eyes and upturned mouth exposed, then ambushes any fish or squid that drifts within reach. Found from thirty metres down to six hundred, it grows to around ninety centimetres and is a staple of New Zealand fish markets.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Uranoscopidae › Kathetostoma
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 275992.
FAQ
- How deep does the Giant Stargazer live?
- The Giant Stargazer (Kathetostoma giganteum) is typically found at 30–600 m.
- Is the Giant Stargazer dangerous to divers?
- The Giant Stargazer is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Giant Stargazer get?
- The Giant Stargazer grows to about 90 cm.