Northern Stargazer
Astroscopus guttatus
A bottom-dwelling fish with eyes and mouth positioned on top of its head, capable of delivering electric shocks up to 50 volts. Known for burying itself in sand with only its eyes and mouth exposed.
Northern Stargazer at a glance
- Scientific name
- Astroscopus guttatus
- Typical size
- 6-22 inches, 1-20 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in sandy and muddy bottoms from shallow waters to depths of 120 feet along the Atlantic coast. Rarely targeted by anglers but occasionally caught as bycatch when bottom fishing for other species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a northern stargazer through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksNorthern Stargazer questions people ask
Northern Stargazer is Astroscopus guttatus.
A typical northern stargazer runs 6-22 inches, 1-20 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every northern stargazer you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in sandy and muddy bottoms from shallow waters to depths of 120 feet along the Atlantic coast. Rarely targeted by anglers but occasionally caught as bycatch when bottom fishing for other species. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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