Tasselled Wobbegong [Eucrossorhinus]

Description

Eucrossorhinus is a genus of carpet sharks known for the distinctive, ornate dermal lobes that fringe its head, resembling tassels. The tasselled wobbegong, its representative species, is a bottom-dwelling shark found in coral reefs of the western Pacific Ocean. It is well-camouflaged against the reef, aiding its ambush predation strategy.

Species

Tasselled Wobbegong [Eucrossorhinus dasypogon]

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