Cobbler wobbegong
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 Range of Cobbler wobbegong (in blue)
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The cobbler wobbegong, Sutorectus tentaculatus, is a carpet shark in the family Orectolobidae, the only member of the genus Sutorectus. It is found in the subtropical eastern Indian Ocean around Western Australia between latitudes 26° S and 35° S, and reaches a length of 92 cm.
The cobbler wobbegong is found inshore on the continental shelf, and frequents rocky and coral reef areas. Its biology is almost unknown. Reproduction is ovoviviparous. They may possibly grow to 2 or 3 m.
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- "Sutorectus tentaculatus". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. may 2006 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2006.
