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Requin-tapis moustache

Orectolobus leptolineatus

Near Threatened
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Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tapicero japonés
French Requin-tapis moustache
Indonesian Hiu Jenggot

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Requin-tapis moustache
Orectolobus japonicus
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Requin-tapis paste
Orectolobus ornatus
Least Concern
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Requin-tapis savetier
Orectolobus wardi
Least Concern
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Requin-tapis tacheté
Orectolobus maculatus
Least Concern
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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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Western wobbegong
Orectolobus hutchinsi
Least Concern
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Network wobbegong
Orectolobus reticulatus
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Requin-tapis moustache?
The scientific name of Requin-tapis moustache is Orectolobus leptolineatus. It belongs to the genus Orectolobus.
What is the conservation status of Requin-tapis moustache?
Requin-tapis moustache (Orectolobus leptolineatus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Requin-tapis moustache live?
Requin-tapis moustache is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Requin-tapis moustache belong to?
Requin-tapis moustache (Orectolobus leptolineatus) belongs to the genus Orectolobus, which is part of the taxonomic family Orectolobidae.
What kingdom does Requin-tapis moustache belong to?
Requin-tapis moustache (Orectolobus leptolineatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Requin-tapis moustache?
The closest relatives of Requin-tapis moustache in the genus Orectolobus include Requin-tapis moustache, Requin-tapis paste, Requin-tapis savetier, Requin-tapis tacheté, Dwarf spotted wobbegong.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Orectolobus — 10 Species

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Requin-tapis moustache
Orectolobus leptolineatus
NT
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Requin-tapis moustache
Orectolobus japonicus
LC 🐾
Requin-tapis paste
Orectolobus ornatus
LC 🐾
Requin-tapis savetier
Orectolobus wardi
LC 🐾
Requin-tapis tacheté
Orectolobus maculatus
LC 🐾
Dwarf spotted wobbegong
Orectolobus parvimaculatus
LC 🐾
Floral banded wobbegong
Orectolobus floridus
LC 🐾
Western wobbegong
Orectolobus hutchinsi
LC 🐾
Network wobbegong
Orectolobus reticulatus
DD 🐾
Banded wobbegong
Orectolobus halei
LC
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