530 observationsLeast Concern
Atlantic Stargazer
Uranoscopus scaber
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Actinopterygii βΊOrder: Labriformes βΊFamily: Uranoscopidae βΊGenus: Uranoscopus
About
Atlantic stargazer (Uranoscopus scaber) is a marine, subtropical fish of family Uranoscopidae. Its body is suited for living on the sea floor, and is one of few fish capable of bioelectrogenesis, or the ability to generate an electric charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Atlantic Stargazer is Uranoscopus scaber.
- Atlantic Stargazer belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Atlantic Stargazer belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Atlantic Stargazer belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
- Atlantic Stargazer belongs to the order Labriformes.
- Atlantic Stargazer belongs to the family Uranoscopidae.
- Atlantic Stargazer belongs to the genus Uranoscopus.