Least Concern
Wobbegong
Orectolobus maculatus
Wobbegongs are carpet sharks that rest on the seafloor and ambush fish and invertebrates with excellent camouflage.
Category
Fish
Habitat
Ocean
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
15-25 years
Size
1.2-3 m
Scientific Name
Orectolobus maculatus
About Wobbegong
Wobbegongs are carpet sharks that rest on the seafloor and ambush fish and invertebrates with excellent camouflage.
It belongs to the Fish group and is commonly associated with ocean habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 15-25 years, a size of 1.2-3 m, a conservation status of Least Concern.
Fun Fact
The name wobbegong is thought to come from an Australian Aboriginal word meaning 'shaggy beard'.
Where Wobbegong Lives
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