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Marbled Stargazer (Uranoscopus bicinctus) adult, with internal worm-like respiratory organs extended from mouth

Marbled Stargazer (Uranoscopus bicinctus) adult, with internal worm-like respiratory organs extended from mouth


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Marbled Stargazer (Uranoscopus bicinctus) adult, with internal worm-like respiratory organs extended from mouth

Marbled Stargazer (Uranoscopus bicinctus) adult, with internal worm-like respiratory organs extended from mouth, burying itself in black sand, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, May

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Media ID 9670619

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Who needs a snorkel when you have built-in breathing straws? Meet the Marbled Stargazer, the ultimate underwater multitasker! This fascinating adult fish from Indonesia's Lembeh Straits has taken 'thinking outside the gills' to a whole new level. With its internal worm-like respiratory organs extended from its mouth, it's like having portable snorkels on demand! But that's not all - this clever creature knows how to blend in with its surroundings too. Just look at it burying itself in black sand like a pro! Talk about camouflage goals. It seems this stargazer is playing hide-and-seek with both prey and predators. This photo captures an extraordinary moment of marine oddity and showcases nature's incredible diversity. From its bizarre behavior to its mesmerizing appearance, the Marbled Stargazer reminds us that there are always surprises waiting beneath the ocean surface. So next time you're exploring Southeast Asia's tropical waters, keep an eye out for these unique fish with their extended lure-like organs. They may be weirdly wonderful, but they definitely know how to make a splash!

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