I had initially identified this fish as a northern oyster toadfish, but based on a correction from a reader, it’s a northern stargazer. This is what can happen when you attempt to identify ...

"We found a Longnosed Stargazer on an Intertidal Exploration in Singapore," the post said. "An uncommon and fascinating sight, these quirky fish bury themselves in the sand with only their heads ...

An unusual fish was discovered washed up shore — and people want nothing to do with it. The longnosed stargazer was found in Singapore buried face-up in the sand within shallow water ...

They say southern stargazers, odd-looking fish with eyes on top of their heads, can deliver an electric shock of up to 50 volts to ward off predators. The fish also have venomous spines above ...

Researchers with the institute came across the fish, a southern stargazer, while combing a beach. Though its name might imply it’s a delicate or sensitive fellow, the southern stargazer is more ...

The stargazer fish has a unique feature: its eyes are positioned on top of its head, facing upward. This adaptation allows it to bury itself in the sand and ambush prey from below, making it a ...