Dwarf Spotted Wobbegong
NameDwarf Spotted Wobbegong
Scientific NameOrectolobus parvimaculatus
Common NamesDwarf Spotted Wobbegong, Smallspotted Wobbegong
FamilyOrectolobidae
OriginWestern Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)750
Max Size (Inches)35
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesNone (species-specific tank recommended)
Description
The Dwarf Spotted Wobbegong is a small, bottom-dwelling shark known for its distinctive flattened body and intricate camouflage pattern of light spots and blotches. It is an ambush predator, using its fringed dermal lobes around its mouth to blend seamlessly with rocky or algal substrates. This species is endemic to the waters off Western Australia.
