Reticulated Wobbegong [Orectolobus reticulatus]
Description
The Reticulated Wobbegong stands out with a net-like, maze pattern that breaks up its outline against reef structure. Divers often find it on the bottom near caves, ledges, or rocky patches, where it waits for prey to swim within reach. Watch for its broad head and fringed mouth area—these features are especially noticeable when it shifts slightly or opens its mouth to feed.
Where To See Reticulated Wobbegong
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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