Tasselled Wobbegong
Eucrossorhinus dasypogon
Description
The tasselled wobbegong is a species of carpet shark that inhabits shallow coral reefs off northern Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands. It has a broad and flattened body and head. Its most distinctive trait is a fringe of branching dermal flaps around its head, which extends onto its chin.
Statistics
Average size
Length:
12ft
Weight:
?
Max size
Length:
5ft 11in
Weight:
?
Speed
Cruising:
?
Bolting:
?
Diving depth
Common:
? - ?
Max:
6ft 7in-164ft
Lifespan
Wild:
y
Captivity:
Unknown
Status
Endangered:
86.05/100
Dangerous:
traumatogenic
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