| Family: |
Orectolobidae (Carpet or nurse sharks) |
| Max. size: |
92 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
reef-associated; marine; depth range 0 - 35 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Indian Ocean: Australia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found inshore on the continental shelf (Ref. 6871). Frequents rocky and coral reef areas. Biology almost unknown. Ovoviviparous (Ref. 6871). May possibly grow to 200 or 300 cm TL. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 18 February 2015 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
traumatogenic |
| Country info: |
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