Tasselled Wobbegong
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Tasselled Wobbegong
eucrossorhinus dasypogon
The Tasselled Wobbegong is one of the most visually striking and highly specialized ambush predators of the ocean. Found in the warm coral reefs of the tropical Indo-Pacific, this bottom-dwelling carpet shark is famous for its mind-boggling camouflage. Its name comes from the intricate fringe of branching dermal lobes that outline its broad, flattened head, perfectly mimicking marine algae and weed-covered rock. During the day, it lies almost completely motionless on the seafloor, under ledges, or nestled within complex reef structures, blending seamlessly with its surroundings. Under the cover of darkness, this nocturnal hunter becomes more active, using its massive mouth to create a vacuum that sucks in prey. For divers and snorkelers, spotting one of these masterfully disguised sharks is an unforgettable highlight of any underwater excursion.
Lebensraum: Typically found on shallow coral reefs, reef flats, and inshore channels, often resting in caves or under overhangs.
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This shark features a highly flattened body, an extremely broad head, and a distinctive fringe of branching skin flaps around the edge of its head, chin, and throat. Its skin boasts a complex, mosaic-like camouflage pattern of dark lines, spots, and reticulations on a light yellowish or brownish background, closely resembling a coral reef surface. It has small, cat-like eyes, two dorsal fins positioned far back on the body, and typically ranges from 120 to 180 centimeters in length.
ReichAnimaliaStammChordataKlasseChondrichthyesOrdnungOrectolobiformesFamilieOrectolobidaeGattungEucrossorhinus
Kategorie
AnimalSeltenheit
Common
Gefahr
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Interessante Fakten
Despite their sluggish daytime appearance, they have been known to bite divers who accidentally step on or get too close to their highly camouflaged bodies.
The name 'Wobbegong' comes from an Australian Aboriginal language, meaning 'shaggy beard', referring to the tassels around its mouth.
They are so sedentary that the same individual can often be found resting under the exact same reef ledge day after day, and even year after year.
Besondere Fähigkeiten
Fähigkeit
Coral Camouflage
Its flattened body and branching dermal flaps allow it to blend seamlessly into coral reefs, making it virtually invisible to both prey and predators.
Fähigkeit
Suction Feeding Strike
It can open its wide mouth with incredible speed, creating a powerful vacuum pressure that sucks in nearby fish and crustaceans.
Fähigkeit
Caudal Luring
It sometimes wiggles its tail to mimic a small, swimming fish, drawing curious prey within striking range of its mouth.
Maße und Details
- Länge
- 120-180 cm
- Gewicht
- 15-50 kg
- Lebenserwartung
- 15-25 Jahre
- Top Speed
- 15 km/h
- Gelegegröße
- 10-24
- Brutzeit
- 270-330 Tage
Ernährung und Fütterung
An ambush predator that feeds on reef fishes, cephalopods, and nocturnal invertebrates, often swallowing them whole using suction.
Altersunterschiede: Juveniles feed primarily on smaller benthic invertebrates and tiny fishes, whereas adults can consume much larger teleost fish, including other sharks.
Hauptnahrung
- Reef fish
- Squirrelfish
- Octopuses
- Crabs
Nahrungssuche
- Ambush
Ökologische Zusammenhänge
hunts
Blotcheye Soldierfish
Myripristis berndti
Hunted by the Tasselled Wobbegong as it shelters in caves and under reef ledges during the night.
mutualism
Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse
Labroides dimidiatus
Visits cleaning stations where the wrasse removes parasites and dead skin from the shark's mouth and body.
competitor
Grey Reef Shark
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
Competes with the Tasselled Wobbegong for benthic fish and cephalopod prey within the same coral reef ecosystems.
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Wie identifiziert man Tasselled Wobbegong?
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Was ist der/die/das länge von Tasselled Wobbegong?
120-180 cm
Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Tasselled Wobbegong?
15-50 kg
Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Tasselled Wobbegong?
15-25 Jahre
Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Tasselled Wobbegong?
15 km/h
Was frisst Tasselled Wobbegong?
An ambush predator that feeds on reef fishes, cephalopods, and nocturnal invertebrates, often swallowing them whole using suction.
Wo findet man Tasselled Wobbegong normalerweise?
Typically found on shallow coral reefs, reef flats, and inshore channels, often resting in caves or under overhangs.
Wie jagt Tasselled Wobbegong?
Ambush
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