Giant Stargazer [Kathetostoma giganteum]
Description
The Giant Stargazer, Kathetostoma giganteum, is a marine species found primarily in the Pacific Ocean. It is a demersal fish that lives on sandy or muddy bottoms of coastal waters, often burying itself in the substrate. The Giant Stargazer has a large, robust body with a flattened head and upward-facing eyes. Its large mouth is capable of engulfing sizeable prey. This species is particularly known for its large size, reaching up to 1.3 meters in length.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Fish
Actinopterygii
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| Order |
Scorpionfishes and Flatheads
Scorpaeniformes
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| Family |
Stargazers
Uranoscopidae
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| Genus |
Southern Stargazers
Astroscopus
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