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Tapicero japonés

Orectolobus japonicus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Orectolobiformes (Orectolobiformes)
Family
Orectolobidae
Genus
Orectolobus
Species
Orectolobus japonicus (Tapicero japonés)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Su-yǒm-sang-ǒ
Japanese Oose
Spanish Tapicero japonés
French Requin-tapis moustache
Arabic قِرش-بِساط ياباني
Vietnamese Cá Nhám râu

Similar Species in Orectolobus

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Tapicero japonés
Orectolobus leptolineatus
Near Threatened
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Tapicero manchado
Orectolobus maculatus
Least Concern
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Tapicero ornamentado
Orectolobus ornatus
Least Concern
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Tapicero zapatilla
Orectolobus wardi
Least Concern
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Banded wobbegong
Orectolobus halei
Least Concern
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Western wobbegong
Orectolobus hutchinsi
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tapicero japonés?
The scientific name of Tapicero japonés is Orectolobus japonicus. It belongs to the genus Orectolobus.
What is the conservation status of Tapicero japonés?
Tapicero japonés (Orectolobus japonicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tapicero japonés live?
Tapicero japonés is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Tapicero japonés belong to?
Tapicero japonés (Orectolobus japonicus) belongs to the genus Orectolobus, which is part of the taxonomic family Orectolobidae.
Is Tapicero japonés endangered?
No, Tapicero japonés (Orectolobus japonicus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Tapicero japonés belong to?
Tapicero japonés (Orectolobus japonicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Tapicero japonés?
The closest relatives of Tapicero japonés in the genus Orectolobus include Tapicero japonés, Tapicero manchado, Tapicero ornamentado, Tapicero zapatilla, Dwarf spotted wobbegong.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Orectolobus — 10 Species

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Tapicero japonés
Orectolobus leptolineatus
NT
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Tapicero japonés
Orectolobus japonicus
LC
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Tapicero manchado
Orectolobus maculatus
LC 🐾
Tapicero ornamentado
Orectolobus ornatus
LC 🐾
Tapicero zapatilla
Orectolobus wardi
LC 🐾
Dwarf spotted wobbegong
Orectolobus parvimaculatus
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Floral banded wobbegong
Orectolobus floridus
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Western wobbegong
Orectolobus hutchinsi
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Network wobbegong
Orectolobus reticulatus
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Banded wobbegong
Orectolobus halei
LC
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