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Stargazer Fish
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Uranoscopidae

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Whitemargin stargazer (Uranoscopus sulphureus) hides itself in volcanic sand

Whitemargin stargazer (Uranoscopus sulphureus) hides itself in volcanic sand

Stargazer fish camouflage themselves by burrowing in the sand

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A stargazer fish using its side fins to burrow in the sand

A stargazer fish using its side fins to burrow in the sand

Stargazer Fish use their side fins like shovels to burrow in the sand

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A Northern Stargazer fish stares up from the ocean floor

A Northern Stargazer fish stares up from the ocean floor

Stargazer Fish are dark brown with white speckles.

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A Northern Stargazer swimming above a sandy bottom.

A Northern Stargazer swimming above a sandy bottom

Northern Stargazer Fish can grow up to 22 inches long

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A Stargazer Fish awaiting prey

A Stargazer Fish awaiting prey displays its needle-like teeth

All Stargazer Fish are venomous and have a special organ that shocks prey

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