Kathetostoma laeve

3 Common Stargazer at Merimbula, NSW

Kathetostoma laeve at Merimbula, NSW - 18 Dec 2018
Kathetostoma laeve at Merimbula, NSW - 18 Dec 2018
Kathetostoma laeve at Merimbula, NSW - 18 Dec 2018
Kathetostoma laeve at Merimbula, NSW - 18 Dec 2018
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Identification history

Stargazer Fish 18 Dec 2018 rickcarey

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Common Stargazer fish, venomous, electric and well camouflaged

5 comments

KerriLee wrote:
   19 Dec 2018
stunning! (no pun intended). How long is it Rick?
KerriLee wrote:
   19 Dec 2018
Does this description match your sighting Rick?
https://australianmuseum.net.au/learn/animals/fishes/common-stargazer-kathetostoma-laeve/
It looks a match to me. The moderators can add it to the species list.
Great shots!
LizAllen wrote:
   19 Dec 2018
Species added and your photos added to our ID page,thank you.
libbyh wrote:
   21 Dec 2018
Seen it now Rick - It's a new one for us so congratulations!
hynesker1234 wrote:
   7 Mar 2019
How big was it?

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  • 18 Dec 2018 12:00 AM Recorded on
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