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🌊 Marine Least Concern ⚠️ Venomous ⚡ Traumatogenic 🌡️ Temperate

Cobbler wobbegong

Sutorectus tentaculatus Peters, 1864
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Max Length
92 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
0–35 m
Climate
Temperate
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Found inshore on the continental shelf . Frequents rocky and coral reef areas. Biology almost unknown. Ovoviviparous . May possibly grow to 200 or 300 cm TL.

Scientific Name
Sutorectus tentaculatus
Authority
Peters, 1864
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Temperate
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
92 cm
Depth Range
0–35 m
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
54.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Sutorectus
Sutorectus
Species
Cobbler wobbegong
Sutorectus tentaculatus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cobbler wobbegong is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cobbler wobbegong is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Cobbler wobbegong is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Ovoviviparous

Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; reef-associated; depth range 0 - 35 m . Temperate; 26°S - 35°S, 113°E - 139°E Indian Ocean: Australia.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.8±0.6

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00389 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
92cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2015

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
54.00/100
Moderate-High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Temperate
Described By
Peters, 1864

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