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.

The oddly named tasselled wobbegong is a flat, seafloor-dwelling shark that effortlessly blends into its surroundings on coral reefs, waiting for unsuspecting prey to swim by. They inhabit the ocean floor and offshore reefs in the Western Pacific, typically near Eastern Indonesia, New Guinea, and Northern Australia.

The Tasselled Wobbegong is a species of carpet shark that lives on the bottom of the ocean floor and feeds on fish and invertebrates by ambushing them. Also called the bearded or Ogilby’s wobbegong, they take shelter inside caves in coral reefs where they spend most of their lives.

The tasselled wobbegong (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) is a species of carpet shark in the family Orectolobidae and the only member of its genus. It inhabits shallow coral reefs off northern Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands.

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...

The tasselled wobbegong is a flat, well-camouflaged shark that sits motionless on the seafloor, waiting for unsuspecting prey to swim a bit too close. It is a member of the carpet shark family, named for their seafloor-dwelling behavior.

2025年2月6日 · The tasselled wobbegong is found in the western Pacific Ocean off eastern Indonesia (Waigeo, Aru), Papua New Guinea, and northern Australia including Barrow Island off Western Australia, northern Queensland, and the Northern Territory.

Tasselled wobbegongs are supreme ambush predators. They are well camouflaged against the reef, thanks to their highly patterned colouration and modified dermal flaps, and lie perfectly still on the seabed.

The tasselled wobbegong is a bottom-dwelling carpet shark with a wide, flat body and head. It virtually disappears against the ocean floor, thanks to camouflage of dark lines and splotches against a pale background, and fringe-like lobes along its head.

Tasselled Wobbegong Shark (Eucrossorhinus dasypogon) identification guide, biology, and image gallery.