Banded Stargazer
NameBanded Stargazer
Scientific NameUranoscopus bicinctus
Common NamesBanded Stargazer, Doubleband Stargazer, Two-banded Stargazer
FamilyUranoscopidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Western Pacific
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)120
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Description
The Banded Stargazer is a unique marine fish known for its flattened body, upward-facing eyes, and large, upward-pointing mouth, perfectly adapted for ambushing prey from beneath the sand. It is a predatory species, often burying itself and waiting for unsuspecting fish or crustaceans to pass by. Some species possess venomous spines and/or electric organs.
