Tasselled Wobbegong
NameTasselled Wobbegong
Scientific NameEucrossorhinus dasypogon
Common NamesTasselled Wobbegong, Tasseled Wobbegong, Carpet Shark
FamilyOrectolobidae
OriginWestern Pacific Ocean, Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)2000
Max Size (Inches)144
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesOther large, robust sharks, Large rays, Large groupers, Moray eels (large species)
Description
The Tasselled Wobbegong is a master of camouflage, blending seamlessly with coral reefs and rocky seafloors thanks to its flattened body and intricate dermal lobes resembling tassels. This ambush predator lies in wait for unsuspecting fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods to venture too close. Due to its large size and specialized needs, it is an expert-level species typically housed in public aquariums.
