Illustration representing Orectolobiformes (Orectolobiformes)
Order

Orectolobiformes

Orectolobiformes

44 species in this taxon

order of fishes Orectolobiformes (Orectolobiformes) is an order comprising closely related families of organisms. It contains 6 families with 44 known species. This includes the family groups Brachaeluridae, Ginglymostomatidae, Hemiscylliidae, Orectolobidae, Parascylliidae, and Stegostomatidae. Among its members, 15 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Elasmobranchii (Elasmobranchii).

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