| Family: |
Uranoscopidae (Stargazers) |
| Max. size: |
30 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
demersal; marine; depth range 366 - 389 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
A benthic predator often lying buried up to its eyes in mud or sand waiting for prey to venture close enough to be caught with a swift lunge. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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