Wobbegong is the common name given to the 12 species of carpet sharks in the family Orectolobidae. They are found in shallow temperate and tropical waters of the western Pacific Ocean and eastern Indian Ocean, chiefly around Australia and Indonesia, although one species (the Japanese wobbegong, Orectolobus japonicus) occurs as far north as Japan.

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.

2013年5月24日 · Our first try of a Wobbegong (Carpet Shark)....Very nice.

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 wobbegong shark is a fascinating species that is an important part of the ecosystem on the Great Barrier Reef. Its impressive camouflage abilities and unique physical characteristics make it a true master of disguise.

2019年11月10日 · The tasselled wobbegong shark is one of the most extraordinary looking shark species. These animals, sometimes referred to as carpet sharks, have distinctive, branched lobes extending from their heads and a flattened appearance. Although these sharks were first described in 1867, they remain mysterious, as they are not well-known.

Spotted Wobbegongs live in shallow coastal waters down to about 100 m depth. They often lie on sand or rocky reef bottoms and are frequently seen by divers. The species occurs along the southern coastline of Australia from southern Queensland to south-western Western Australia. It is possibly endemic to Australia.

Tasselled Wobbegong Shark, Eucrossorhinus dasypogon. A species of carpet shark in the family Orectolobidae and the only member of its genus. Exmouth Navy Pier, Western Australia.

Unlike some other shark species, wobbegongs do not need to constantly move in order to breathe. Instead, they actively pump water over their gills with their cheek muscles. The word …

Gulf Wobbegongs live in temperate and some subtropical waters from Southport Southern Queensland to Norwegian Bay Western Australia and south to Flinders Island Bass Strait. Found coastal and inshore on the continental shelf to about 100m. They are found in macroalgal covered reefs, coral reef lagoons, reef flats, faces and channels.