Orectolobus floridus [Orectolobus floridus]
Description
Divers may recognize this carpet shark by its mottled, camouflage-like pattern that helps it blend into reef and sandy habitats. It often lies low and still, then becomes more noticeable as it shifts position—an excellent example of how “stillness” can be a hunting strategy.
Where To See Orectolobus floridus
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
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| Order |
Carpet Sharks
Orectolobiformes
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| Family |
Carpet
Orectolobidae
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| Genus |
Wobbegong Sharks
Orectolobus
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