Photo Image Reticulate Stargazer Uranoscopus sp.

RETICULATE STARGAZER

Uranoscopus sp.

Found on sandy bottoms in coastal waters. Solitary. Usually only the goggle-like eyes and mouth full of teeth protruding from the sediment, with the rest of the body buried. Mostly seen at night, and rarely can be seen swimming. There are two species of stargazers in Lembeh Strait, Whitemargin and Reticulated stargazers, but since they are almost always buried, the tell them apart is quite difficult.
Frequency of sightings:
Occasional
Best time of year:
All year round
Remarks:
Depth range from 5-50m, body size up to 30cm
Divesites seen at:
Air Prang, Air Prang 2, Air Prang 3, Hairball 1, Hairball 2, Hairball 3, Heynus, Jahir, Jahir 2, Magic Crack, Pantai Kecil, Police Pier, Police Pier 2, Retak Larry (Larrys Crack), Slow Poke, TK 1, TK2, TK3

Taxonomical order of this critter:
Veterbrate
Sand Dweller
Buttom dweller
Stargazer
-	Reticulate Stargazer