Spotted Wobbegong
Orectolobus maculatus
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Quick Facts
Scientific nameOrectolobus maculatus
Other namesCarpet Shark, Common Carpet Shark, Common Catshark, Tassel Shark, Wobbegong
SizeUp to 3.2 m (10.4 ft)
WeightOver 70 kg (154 lb)
FamilyWobbegong / Orectolobidae
Distribution
Habitat & AU DistributionCoastal waters, bays & harbours amongst seagrass beds, sandy bottoms, coral & rocky reefs covered in algae
Depth Range0 - 218 m (715 ft)
