Spotted stargazer

The spotted stargazer, Genyagnus monopterygius, is a stargazer of the family Uranoscopidae, found on the continental shelf around New Zealand and other southern Pacific islands, at depths down to 100 m.

The Spotted stargazer lives in the demersal, marine, depth range - 100 m environment.

The spotted stargazer, Genyagnus monopterygius, is a stargazer of the family Uranoscopidae, found on the continental shelf around New Zealand and other southern Pacific islands, at depths down to 100 m. Its length is up to 45 cm. More

fish or spotted stargazer (according to local public libary books on NZ fish). The gurnard were quite large. Friday before Labour Weekend there was an onshore breeze and rain. Saturday arrived with a northwesterly breeze straight down the beach with a reasonable rip going the same way. More

The spotted stargazer is of the family Uranoscopidae. It can be found at depths down to 100 m and grows to 45 cm. The eyes and large mouth both face upward and its skin is scaleless. More

Genyagnus monopterygius Spotted stargazer or kourepoua buried in pebbles Genyagnus monopterygius Spotted stargazer or kourepoua whole fish Fishes Photo Library More

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Common names

Kourepoua in Maori (te reo Māori)
Spotted stargazer in English
单鳍鰧 in Mandarin Chinese
單鰭鰧 in Mandarin Chinese

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Order : Perciformes
Family : Uranoscopidae
Genus : Genyagnus
Species : Genyagnus monopterygius
Authority : Schneider, 1801