ORNATE WOBBEGONG

Orectolobus ornatus

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IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT)

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Orectolobus ornatus (De Vis, 1883) Orectolobus ornatus (De Vis, 1883)

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A common bottom shark of inshore continental waters, on algal-covered rocky areas and coral reefs (Ref. 247). Nocturnal, resting on the bottom during the day and prowling on its reef habitat at night (Ref. 247). Presumably feeding on bottom invertebrates and fishes but diet unrecorded (Ref. 13577). Ovoviviparous (Ref. 50449). Attacks waders and fishers in tide pools (Ref. 247). Interest to fisheries limited; its skin very tough and attractively patterned and utilized for leather (Ref. 13577).