Orectolobus hutchinsi [Orectolobus hutchinsi]
Description
Often encountered in reef and rocky areas, this carpet shark can look surprisingly “decorative” thanks to its patterned skin. Divers may spot it lying in wait on the seafloor, where its camouflage and low, deliberate movements make it feel like part of the habitat.
Where To See Orectolobus hutchinsi
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Elasmobranchs (Sharks, Rays, Skates)
Elasmobranchii
|
| Order |
Carpet Sharks
Orectolobiformes
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| Family |
Carpet
Orectolobidae
|
| Genus |
Wobbegong Sharks
Orectolobus
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