Wobbegong - Wikipedia
Wobbegongs are bottom-dwelling sharks, spending much of their time resting on the sea floor. Most species have a maximum length of 1.25 m (4.1 ft), but the largest, the spotted wobbegong, Orectolobus maculatus, and banded wobbegong, O. halei, reach about 3 m (9.8 ft) in length.
Wobbegong Shark - Smithsonian Ocean
Known as “carpet sharks” because of the ornate patterns on their bodies, wobbegong species include the spotted wobbegong and the floral banded wobbegong. One species of wobbegong, dubbed the tasseled wobbegong (and seen here), has a fringe of dermal lobes around its entire head, each of which is elaborately branched.
Tasselled wobbegong - Wikipedia
The tasselled wobbegong (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) is a species of carpet shark in the family Orectolobidae and the only extant member of the genus Eucrossorhinus. It inhabits shallow coral reefs off northern Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands. Reaching 1.8 m (5.9 ft) in length, this species has a broad and flattened body and head.
Tasselled Wobbegong - Oceana
The tasselled wobbegong is a flat, well-camouflaged shark that waits for its prey on the seafloor. Learn more about its habitat and how you can protect them.
Tasselled wobbegong: The master of disguise that can eat a shark …
2024年6月29日 · Why it's awesome: The tasselled wobbegong is a master of disguise. These carpet sharks, which grow up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) long, are able to virtually disappear into the ocean floor thanks to...
Spotted wobbegong - Wikipedia
The spotted wobbegong (Orectolobus maculatus) is a carpet shark in the family Orectolobidae, endemic to Australia. It is a large, robust species, typically reaching 150–180 centimetres (59–71 in) in length.
Spotted Wobbegong Sharks ~ MarineBio Conservation Society
Spotted wobbegong sharks, Orectolobus maculatus (Bonnaterre, 1788), aka wobbegongs, reach a maximum length of 3.2 m with the average size of adult males between 1.5-1.8 m. These amazing sharks are mottled yellow-green or brown in color with saddle- and O-shaped markings.
Orectolobus maculatus – Discover Fishes - Florida Museum
2018年10月18日 · O. maculatus is commonly known as the wobbegon or spotted wobbegon in the English language. Other common names include: Spotted wobbegong flesh is often considered excellent for eating. Furthermore, the skin of the shark is very tough and makes beautifully patterned leather (Last and Stevens 2009).
What is a wobbegong? - BBC Science Focus Magazine
What is a wobbegong? The wobbegong shark takes camouflage to new heights. Swimming in the warm, shallow waters surrounding Australia, Indonesia and Japan, this master of disguise comes in 12 different species.
Spotted wobbegong - Orectolobus maculatus - Shark Research …
A squat-bodied shark with a large flattened head and fleshy beard. COLOR A well-camouflaged shark. It is pale with a meshwork of darker narrow lines and spots. SIZE About 4 ft [1.2 m]. TEETH Enlarged very sharp fang-like teeth. HABITAT Tropical inshore reefs and tidepools. DISTRIBUTION Western Pacific, including New Guinea and northern ...
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