Uranoscopus scaber, known as the Stargazer, is a bottom-dwelling fish found in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea. It has a flattened body with upward-facing eyes and a large mouth. Notably, it can generate electric shocks and buries itself in sand to ambush prey.

Uranoscopus scaber, commonly known as the Stargazer, is native to the eastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. Its geographical distribution includes the coastal waters of Europe and Africa, from the Bay of Biscay down to South Africa, and it can also be found in the Black Sea.

Uranoscopus scaber typically inhabits sandy and muddy seabeds at depths ranging from 1 to 150 meters. The species prefers warmer waters, often found in temperate to subtropical climates. The seabed environment allows it to bury itself partially in the substrate, which is crucial for its ambush predation strategy.

The Stargazer occupies the ecological niche of a benthic predator. It is adapted to life on the ocean floor, where it camouflages itself in the sediment to ambush prey. This species feeds primarily on fish and invertebrates. Its eyes and mouth are positioned on the top of its head, allowing it to remain buried while keeping a lookout for prey.