Where Does Giant Stargazer Live?

Giant Stargazer lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Giant Stargazer

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found in depths ranging from 50 to 500 meters (164 to 1640 feet), though occasionally shallower.

Environment

Benthic, inhabiting soft substrates such as sand, mud, and fine gravel on continental shelves and upper slopes. They are ambush predators that bury themselves almost completely, leaving only their eyes and mouth exposed.

Geographic range

Endemic to the waters around New Zealand, including the Chatham Rise and Campbell Plateau.

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