Spotcheck Stargazer
Ichthyscopus sannio
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–10 m
- Max size: 65 cm
- For divers: safe
A stargazer of shallow coastal sand and rocky bottoms, it buries itself with only its upturned eyes and mouth showing, then lunges upward at passing prey. It also turns up in estuaries and reaches well over half a metre in length.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Perciformes › Uranoscopidae › Ichthyscopus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281151.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotcheck Stargazer live?
- The Spotcheck Stargazer (Ichthyscopus sannio) is typically found at 1–10 m.
- Is the Spotcheck Stargazer dangerous to divers?
- The Spotcheck Stargazer is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotcheck Stargazer get?
- The Spotcheck Stargazer grows to about 65 cm.