Japanese Wobbegong
Orectolobus japonicus
The Japanese wobbegong inhabits temperate coastal reefs, rocky bottoms, and sandy seabeds around Japan and nearby waters. It spends much of its time resting motionless, then lunges to seize fishes, cephalopods, and crustaceans with its broad jaws. Fringed skin lobes around the mouth and a marbled body pattern break up its outline against the bottom. Despite its sedentary appearance, it can strike rapidly at prey that ventures within reach.
- Type
- Water / Stealth
- Conservation status
- LC