Deep-sea stargazer

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Stargazers are a family of muscular bulldog-like fishes that typically bury in the seafloor and ambush passing prey. Stargazers have its eye sets on top of its head allowing it to be almost completely hidden. This is combined with an electrical capability which can be used to stun its prey


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