Fishing for Northern stargazer
Astroscopus guttatus
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The Northern stargazer is a unique marine fish known for its upward-facing eyes and mouth. It inhabits sandy bottoms along the Atlantic coast, where it buries itself to ambush prey. Measuring up to 22 inches and weighing around 20 pounds, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Its electric organs can deliver mild shocks to deter predators. This summary is AI generated
natebizz, Fishbrain angler since 2024
Recently caught Northern stargazer
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Water type
Saltwater
IUCN Status
Least concern
Threat to humans
Venomous
Source: Fishbase
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According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Northern stargazer.
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