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North Australian wobbegong

Orectolobus wardi

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Orectolobiformes (Ammenhaiartige)
Family
Orectolobidae
Genus
Orectolobus
Species
Orectolobus wardi (North Australian wobbegong)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tapicero zapatilla
French Requin-tapis savetier
Arabic قِرش-بِساط شمالي

Similar Species in Orectolobus

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

Genus Orectolobus — 10 Species

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Wobbegong
Orectolobus maculatus
LC 🐾
Western wobbegong
Orectolobus hutchinsi
LC 🐾
Banded wobbegong
Orectolobus halei
LC 🐾
Indonesian wobbegong
Orectolobus leptolineatus
NT
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North Australian wobbegong
Orectolobus wardi
LC
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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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