Elusive and hideous fish stuns viewers after Instagram post goes viral

Elusive and hideous fish stuns viewers after Instagram post goes viral

Source: Fox News

6/5/2024

Credit: The Untamed Paths

A bizarre-looking sea creature with an otherwise serene name was spotted on a beach in Singapore — evoking everything from panic to disgust to sheer wonder from some 54 million viewers on Instagram.

"We found a Longnosed Stargazer on an Intertidal Exploration in Singapore," the post said.

"An uncommon and fascinating sight, these quirky fish bury themselves in the sand with only their heads exposed, seemingly gazing at the stars while waiting for unsuspecting prey."

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