Common stargazer
📖 Overview
Common stargazer (Kathetostoma laeve) is a ray-finned fish of the family Uranoscopidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 75 cm. With a trophic level of 4.4, it is an apex predator.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Common stargazer is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Common stargazer is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Common stargazer is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Common stargazer is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 60 m . Subtropical Indian Ocean: southern Australia, from Western Australia to New South Wales.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Banded Stonelifter · Barred Stargazer · Common Stargazer · Eastern Stargazer · Southern Stargazer · stonelifter |
| 🇯🇵Japanese | ナメラミシマ |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uranoscopus laevis | Bloch & Schneider | 1801 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 15 records indexed .
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