Tasselled Wobbegong
探検Animal
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.
生息地: Typically found on shallow coral reefs, reef flats, and inshore channels, often resting in caves or under overhangs.
外見
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.
界Animalia門Chordata綱Chondrichthyes目Orectolobiformes科Orectolobidae属Eucrossorhinus
カテゴリ
Animalレア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
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.
特殊能力
能力
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.
能力
Suction Feeding Strike
It can open its wide mouth with incredible speed, creating a powerful vacuum pressure that sucks in nearby fish and crustaceans.
能力
Caudal Luring
It sometimes wiggles its tail to mimic a small, swimming fish, drawing curious prey within striking range of its mouth.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 120-180 cm
- 体重
- 15-50 kg
- 寿命
- 15-25 年
- Top Speed
- 15 km/h
- 一度の産卵数
- 10-24
- 抱卵期間
- 270-330 日
食性と食事
An ambush predator that feeds on reef fishes, cephalopods, and nocturnal invertebrates, often swallowing them whole using suction.
年齢による違い: Juveniles feed primarily on smaller benthic invertebrates and tiny fishes, whereas adults can consume much larger teleost fish, including other sharks.
主な食物
- Reef fish
- Squirrelfish
- Octopuses
- Crabs
採餌方法
- Ambush
生態系とのつながり
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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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。
よくある質問
Tasselled Wobbegongを見分けるには？
Tasselled Wobbegongを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Tasselled Wobbegongの長さは何ですか？
120-180 cm
Tasselled Wobbegongの体重は何ですか？
15-50 kg
Tasselled Wobbegongの寿命は何ですか？
15-25 年
Tasselled Wobbegongのtop Speedは何ですか？
15 km/h
Tasselled Wobbegongは何を食べますか？
An ambush predator that feeds on reef fishes, cephalopods, and nocturnal invertebrates, often swallowing them whole using suction.
Tasselled Wobbegongは通常どこに生息していますか？
Typically found on shallow coral reefs, reef flats, and inshore channels, often resting in caves or under overhangs.
Tasselled Wobbegongはどのように狩りをしますか？
Ambush
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