Astroscopus zephyreus
| Pacific Stargazer | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Labriformes |
| Family: | Uranoscopidae |
| Genus: | Astroscopus |
| Species: | A. zephyreus
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| Binomial name | |
| Astroscopus zephyreus | |
Astroscopus zephyreus, the pacific stargazer, is a species of electric stargazer (Astroscopus) found off the coast of Southern California to Peru. The pacific stargazer is a bottom-dwelling fish that can be found at depths of 15 to 385 metres (50 to 1,260 ft) .[2] Like other Astroscopus, pacific stargazers have an electric organ located vertically behind the eyes.[3]
References
- ^ Robertson, R.; Collette, B.; Dominici-Arosemena, A.; Molina, H.; Salas, E.; Guzman-Mora, A.G. (2010) [1 May 2008]. "Astroscopus zephyreus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2010 e.T183370A8101310. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2010-3.RLTS.T183370A8101310.en. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Astroscopus zephyreus". FishBase. February 2026 version.
- ^ Gilbert, Charles H. (1897). "Descriptions of twenty-two new species of fishes collected by the steamer Albatross, of the United States Fish Commission". Proceedings of the United States National Museum. 19 (1115). Smithsonian Institution: 437–457. doi:10.5479/si.00963801.19-1115.437. Retrieved 2026-02-07.