Ornate Wobbegong
Orectolobus ornatus
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Quick Facts
Scientific name
Orectolobus ornatus
Other names
Banded Carpet Shark, Carpet Shark, Wobbegong Shark
Size
Up to 2.9 m (9.51 ft)
Weight
Over 70 kg (154 lb)
Distribution
Habitat & AU Distribution
Shallow coastal waters amongst the bottom on algae covered rocks & reef areas
Depth Range
1 - 100 m (3 - 328 ft)
