Northern stargazer (Astroscopus guttatus) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States.
Scientific name: Astroscopus guttatus · Water: Saltwater
Size: up to 59 cm
The northern stargazer is a demersal uranoscopid found inshore, down to depths of 36 m. Maximum length is about 59 cm total length. It is taken in subsistence fisheries and is a gamefish. Fishing vulnerability is moderate to high at 52 of 100 and resilience medium. IUCN lists it as least concern.
Caution: has venomous spines. Take great care when unhooking and handling; the sting is extremely painful.
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