Stargazer Fish Animal Pictures

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Whitemargin stargazer (Uranoscopus sulphureus) hides itself in volcanic sand

Whitemargin stargazer (Uranoscopus sulphureus) hides itself in volcanic sand
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Stargazer fish camouflage themselves by burrowing in the sand

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

A stargazer fish using its side fins to burrow in the sand
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Stargazer Fish use their side fins like shovels to burrow in the sand

A Northern Stargazer fish stares up from the ocean floor

A Northern Stargazer fish stares up from the ocean floor
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Stargazer Fish are dark brown with white speckles.

A Northern Stargazer swimming above a sandy bottom.

A Northern Stargazer swimming above a sandy bottom
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Northern Stargazer Fish can grow up to 22 inches long

A Stargazer Fish awaiting prey

A Stargazer Fish awaiting prey displays its needle-like teeth
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All Stargazer Fish are venomous and have a special organ that shocks prey