Cobbler wobbegong facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cobbler wobbegong |
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Sutorectus
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tentaculatus
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The cobbler wobbegong (Sutorectus tentaculatus) is a type of carpet shark. It belongs to the Orectolobidae family. This shark is the only known species in its group, called the Sutorectus genus.
You can find the cobbler wobbegong in the warmer, subtropical parts of the eastern Indian Ocean. It lives near Western Australia, between 26° S and 35° S latitude. These sharks often live in areas with lots of rocks and coral reefs.
About the Cobbler Wobbegong
Cobbler wobbegongs can grow to be about 92 centimeters (about 3 feet) long. They have special skin flaps, called dermal lobes, on their heads. These flaps are not branched.
What it Looks Like
Along their backs, cobbler wobbegongs have rows of bumpy, wart-like spots. Their bodies and fins also have black spots. These markings help them blend in with their surroundings.
How it Reproduces
The cobbler wobbegong reproduces in a special way called ovoviviparous. This means the mother shark keeps her eggs inside her body. The baby sharks hatch from the eggs while still inside the mother. Then, they are born alive.
See also
In Spanish: Tiburón alfombra zapatero para niños
