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Ornate Wobbygong

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Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata
Class: Chondrichthyes Subclass: N/A
Order: Chondrychthyes Family: Orectolobidae
Genus: Orectolobus Species: O. ornatus
Habitat: Coastal rocky reefs 2m to 50m
Distribution: Around Australia's coastline
Maximum Size: Length to 3m
Notes: The most common Wobbegong in Australian waters. Long pointed teeth can inflict painful wounds if annoyed by divers.
Image Location: Mermaid Reef, south of Diamond Head, north of Crowdy Head.
Image ID Number: PB250093 in folder: H
Reference: Edgar page: 393