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Western wobbegong

Orectolobus hutchinsi

Least Concern

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

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

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Carpet shark
Orectolobus maculatus
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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
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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 Western wobbegong?
The scientific name of Western wobbegong is Orectolobus hutchinsi. It belongs to the genus Orectolobus.
What is the conservation status of Western wobbegong?
Western wobbegong (Orectolobus hutchinsi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Western wobbegong belong to?
Western wobbegong (Orectolobus hutchinsi) belongs to the genus Orectolobus, which is part of the taxonomic family Orectolobidae.
Is Western wobbegong endangered?
No, Western wobbegong (Orectolobus hutchinsi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Western wobbegong belong to?
Western wobbegong (Orectolobus hutchinsi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Western wobbegong?
The closest relatives of Western wobbegong in the genus Orectolobus include Carpet shark, Banded wobbegong, Indonesian wobbegong, North Australian wobbegong, Banded carpet shark.

Genus Orectolobus — 10 Species

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Carpet shark
Orectolobus maculatus
LC
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Western wobbegong
Orectolobus hutchinsi
LC
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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 🐾
Fringe shark
Orectolobus japonicus
LC
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