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Fish Facts: Southern Stargazer

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Southern Stargazer are some strange fish. Stargazers have the ability to produce an electric shock from an organ located between their eyes which they use in self defense so be careful when handling one.

Fish Facts: Northern Stargazer

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Both of these pictures are of a Northern Stargazer. Pictures were sent in by different people. Stargazers are very strange fish. Stargazers have the unique ability to produce an electric shock from an organ located between their eyes on the top of their head. So be careful when handling them.