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Marbled Stargazer (Uranoscopus bicinctus) adult, close-up of head, buried in black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi
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Marbled Stargazer (Uranoscopus bicinctus) adult, close-up of head, buried in black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi
Marbled Stargazer (Uranoscopus bicinctus) adult, close-up of head, buried in black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, May
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Media ID 9670599
© FLPA/Colin Marshall
Bizarre Black Sand Buried Celebes Face Faces Fish Fishes Greater Sunda Islands Indo Pacific Indonesia Indonesian Indopacific Lembeh Muck Pacific Sea Fish Sea Fishes Seabed Seabeds Sealife Sulawesi Sunda Ugly Underwater Unusual Weird Stargazer Stargazers Uranoscopidae
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Meet the Marbled Stargazer - The Master of Hide and Seek in Sulawesi's Black Sand!
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. In this close-up, we witness the incredible camouflage skills of the Marbled Stargazer as it buries its head deep within the black sand of Lembeh Straits. With its unusual face and bizarre appearance, this adult fish proves that beauty truly lies in the eye of the beholder. Native to Indonesia's Sunda Islands, this marine oddity showcases nature's creativity at its finest. Its ugly yet intriguing features make it a true celebrity among underwater creatures. As if straight out of a sci-fi movie, this tropical stargazer seems like an alien visitor from another world! Found in Southeast Asia's coastal waters, these mysterious creatures are known for their ability to blend seamlessly into their surroundings. With their heads buried beneath layers of black sand, they patiently wait for unsuspecting prey to swim by before striking with lightning speed. As you gaze upon this mesmerizing print captured by Colin Marshall from FLPA Images, let your imagination run wild! Dive into the depths of Lembeh Straits and explore a world where weirdness reigns supreme. Discover firsthand why our oceans hold such fascinating secrets and how even the most unconventional faces can be utterly captivating. So go ahead - immerse yourself in this enchanting snapshot and embrace all things strange and wonderful about our beautiful planet!
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