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Wobbegong

Orectolobus maculatus

Least Concern
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The Carpet Shark (Orectolobus maculatus) is a species in the genus Orectolobus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Kumohada-ôse
Spanish Tapicero manchado
French Requin-tapis tacheté
German Wobbegong
Arabic قِرش-بِساط مُرقَّط

Similar Species in Orectolobus

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Western wobbegong
Orectolobus hutchinsi
Least Concern
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Banded wobbegong
Orectolobus halei
Least Concern
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Indonesian wobbegong
Orectolobus leptolineatus
Near Threatened
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North Australian wobbegong
Orectolobus wardi
Least Concern
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Banded carpet shark
Orectolobus ornatus
Least Concern
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Network wobbegong
Orectolobus reticulatus
Data Deficient
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Dwarf spotted wobbegong
Orectolobus parvimaculatus
Least Concern
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Floral banded wobbegong
Orectolobus floridus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wobbegong?
The scientific name of Wobbegong is Orectolobus maculatus. It belongs to the genus Orectolobus.
What is the conservation status of Wobbegong?
Wobbegong (Orectolobus maculatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Wobbegong belong to?
Wobbegong (Orectolobus maculatus) belongs to the genus Orectolobus, which is part of the taxonomic family Orectolobidae.
Is Wobbegong endangered?
No, Wobbegong (Orectolobus maculatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Wobbegong belong to?
Wobbegong (Orectolobus maculatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Wobbegong?
The closest relatives of Wobbegong in the genus Orectolobus include Western wobbegong, Banded wobbegong, Indonesian wobbegong, North Australian wobbegong, Banded carpet shark.

Genus Orectolobus — 10 Species

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Wobbegong
Orectolobus maculatus
LC
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Western wobbegong
Orectolobus hutchinsi
LC 🐾
Banded wobbegong
Orectolobus halei
LC 🐾
Indonesian wobbegong
Orectolobus leptolineatus
NT 🐾
North Australian wobbegong
Orectolobus wardi
LC 🐾
Banded carpet shark
Orectolobus ornatus
LC 🐾
Network wobbegong
Orectolobus reticulatus
DD 🐾
Dwarf spotted wobbegong
Orectolobus parvimaculatus
LC 🐾
Floral banded wobbegong
Orectolobus floridus
LC 🐾
Fringe shark
Orectolobus japonicus
LC
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