Japanese Wobbegong
Orectolobus japonicus
- Group: Shark
- Typical depth: 0 to 200 m
- Max size: 1.2 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: LC
A broad flat bottom shark fringed with fleshy lobes around its mouth, the wobbegong lies camouflaged on sand, mud, rock and reef. It hunts by night and ambushes a wide menu of fish, so a careless diver who treads on one risks a sudden bite.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Orectolobiformes › Orectolobidae › Orectolobus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 281930.
FAQ
- How deep does the Japanese Wobbegong live?
- The Japanese Wobbegong (Orectolobus japonicus) is typically found at 0 to 200 m.
- Is the Japanese Wobbegong dangerous to divers?
- The Japanese Wobbegong can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Japanese Wobbegong get?
- The Japanese Wobbegong grows to about 1.2 m.