Indonesian Wobbegong (Orectolobus leptolineatus) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving
Indonesian Wobbegong (Orectolobus leptolineatus) - Marine Life - Liveaboard Diving

Indonesian Wobbegong

Orectolobus leptolineatus is one of the species of Carpet Sharks (Orectolobidae) which are found around the world's tropical & temperate seas. They are bottom dwellers and are in general harmless to humans. However, due to their camouflage, behaviour and diet it's easy to accidentally disturb them. And for some it's tempting to get too close for a picture. Like all marine life (especially those with poison, venom or teeth) they need space and respect.

Orectolobus leptolineatus is the Indonesian Wobbegong, a species of Carpet Shark (Orectolobidae)
Indonesian Wobbegong (Orectolobus leptolineatus)
Credit: Johan Folmeus
Orectolobus leptolineatus : Indonesian Wobbegong Carpet Shark (Orectolobidae)
Indonesian Wobbegong (Orectolobus leptolineatus)
Credit: Johan Folmeus
Indonesian Wobbegong (Orectolobus leptolineatus)
(Orectolobus leptolineatus) Indonesian Wobbegong / Carpet Shark (Orectolobidae)
Credit: Johan Folmeus
Indonesian Wobbegong (Orectolobus leptolineatus), in Raja Ampat
Orectolobus leptolineatus is the Indonesian Wobbegong, a species of Carpet Shark
Credit: Johan Folmeus
Orectolobus leptolineatus are Indonesian Wobbegongs are Carpet Sharks (Orectolobidae)
Indonesian Wobbegong (Orectolobus leptolineatus)
Credit: Johan Folmeus
Orectolobus leptolineatus : Indonesian Wobbegongs are Carpet Sharks (Orectolobidae)
Indonesian Wobbegong (Orectolobus leptolineatus)
Credit: Johan Folmeus
Indonesian Wobbegong Orectolobus leptolineatus
Scientific Rank
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata (Chordates)
Class:
Chondrichthyes: Cartilaginous fish
Order: Orectolobiformes (Carpet Sharks)
Family: Orectolobidae (Orectolobidae)
Genus: Orectolobus (Orectolobus)
Species: Orectolobus leptolineatus
Size
Average Size: 1.2 metres

No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Indonesian Wobbegong

Ben
Spotted in: Indonesia Indonesia
Diving from boat: Sea Safari 6
Trip destinations: Raja Ampat
When: Mar 2024

Indonesian Wobbegong - Where Can You Find Them When Scuba diving?

Thailand

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Myanmar/Burma

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Malaysia

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Egypt

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