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
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
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Northern stargazer
length · weight
Northern stargazer
10 in · 3 lb
Northern stargazer
16 in · 4 lb


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