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Fringe shark

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 (Fringe shark)

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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Carpet shark
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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Fringe shark?
The scientific name of Fringe shark is Orectolobus japonicus. It belongs to the genus Orectolobus.
What is the conservation status of Fringe shark?
Fringe shark (Orectolobus japonicus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Fringe shark live?
Fringe shark is found in Found in Taiwan.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Fringe shark belong to?
Fringe shark (Orectolobus japonicus) belongs to the genus Orectolobus, which is part of the taxonomic family Orectolobidae.
Is Fringe shark endangered?
No, Fringe shark (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 Fringe shark belong to?
Fringe shark (Orectolobus japonicus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Fringe shark?
The closest relatives of Fringe shark in the genus Orectolobus include Carpet shark, Western wobbegong, Banded wobbegong, Indonesian wobbegong, North Australian wobbegong.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Orectolobus — 10 Species

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Carpet shark
Orectolobus maculatus
LC 🐾
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
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Fringe shark
Orectolobus japonicus
LC
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