Ornate wobbegong
A species of Wobbegongs, Also known as Orectolobus ornatus, Dwarf ornate wobbegong shark Scientific name : Orectolobus ornatus Genus : Wobbegongs
Ornate wobbegong, A species of Wobbegongs
Also known as:
Orectolobus ornatus, Dwarf ornate wobbegong shark
Botanical name: Orectolobus ornatus
Genus: Wobbegongs
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Description
Photo By Andrew J. Green / Reef Life Survey , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
The ornate wobbegong's upperside is golden brown in colour with blueish-grey areas, and it is yellow-green on its underside. It has two dorsal fins, a large flat head, and small eyes. Its mouth and lower head are covered with flaps of skin. Juveniles are 20 centimetres (7.9 in) in total length and sexual maturity is reached at 1.7 metres (5.7 ft). Adults grow to 2.0–2.5 metres (6.6–8.2 ft) on average, although large specimens have been known to reach 2.9 metres (9.5 ft). The ornate wobbegong is similar in appearance to the gulf wobbegong and the spotted wobbegong (Orectolobus maculatus). However, it is smaller than the former and it does not have the distinctive O-shaped spots of the latter. The ornate wobbegong also has markings with black edges, further differentiating it from the spotted wobbegong. Its distinct colour pattern provides good camouflage: it is barely discernible when amidst plants on the sea floor. As specimens grow older, however, this pattern becomes less prominent.
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Photo By Andrew J. Green / Reef Life Survey , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Sharks and rays Order
Carpet sharks Family
Orectolobidae Genus
Wobbegongs Species
Ornate wobbegong 
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