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Carpet shark

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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Banded carpet shark
Orectolobus ornatus
Least Concern
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Banded wobbegong
Orectolobus halei
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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Fringe shark
Orectolobus japonicus
Least Concern
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Indonesian wobbegong
Orectolobus leptolineatus
Near Threatened
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Network wobbegong
Orectolobus reticulatus
Data Deficient
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North Australian wobbegong
Orectolobus wardi
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Carpet shark?
The scientific name of Carpet shark is Orectolobus maculatus. It belongs to the genus Orectolobus.
What is the conservation status of Carpet shark?
Carpet shark (Orectolobus maculatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Carpet shark belong to?
Carpet shark (Orectolobus maculatus) belongs to the genus Orectolobus, which is part of the taxonomic family Orectolobidae.
Is Carpet shark endangered?
No, Carpet shark (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 Carpet shark belong to?
Carpet shark (Orectolobus maculatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Carpet shark?
The closest relatives of Carpet shark in the genus Orectolobus include Banded carpet shark, Banded wobbegong, Dwarf spotted wobbegong, Floral banded wobbegong, Fringe shark.

Genus Orectolobus — 10 Species

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