Spotted Stargazer (species: Ichthyscopus sannio) in Lady Elliot Island (Gaia Guide)
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Ichthyscopus sannio
Spotted Stargazer


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Uranoscopidae
Genus Ichthyscopus
Species Ichthyscopus sannio

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Distinguishing features

Back brownish with pale yellow spots formed forming irregular bars or eye spots; large brownish blotch on cheek and another across back to pectoral-fin regions. (Fishbase)

Size

  • Up to 65 cm (Total length)

Depth range

  • From 1 m to 10 m

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

It can be found in marine environments. It can be found in brackish environments.

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