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Indonesian wobbegong

Orectolobus leptolineatus

Near Threatened

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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Orectolobiformes (อันดับปลาฉลามกบ)
Family
Orectolobidae
Genus
Orectolobus
Species
Orectolobus leptolineatus (Indonesian wobbegong)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Tapicero japonés
French Requin-tapis moustache
Indonesian Hiu Jenggot

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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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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Floral banded wobbegong
Orectolobus floridus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indonesian wobbegong?
The scientific name of Indonesian wobbegong is Orectolobus leptolineatus. It belongs to the genus Orectolobus.
What is the conservation status of Indonesian wobbegong?
Indonesian wobbegong (Orectolobus leptolineatus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Indonesian wobbegong live?
Indonesian wobbegong 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 Indonesian wobbegong belong to?
Indonesian wobbegong (Orectolobus leptolineatus) belongs to the genus Orectolobus, which is part of the taxonomic family Orectolobidae.
What kingdom does Indonesian wobbegong belong to?
Indonesian wobbegong (Orectolobus leptolineatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Indonesian wobbegong?
The closest relatives of Indonesian wobbegong in the genus Orectolobus include Carpet shark, Western wobbegong, Banded wobbegong, North Australian wobbegong, Banded carpet shark.

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
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Indonesian wobbegong
Orectolobus leptolineatus
NT
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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 🐾
Fringe shark
Orectolobus japonicus
LC
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