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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

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 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

⚠️ Venom Profile

Medical Warning: This species is venomous. Seek immediate medical attention if envenomated. Contact emergency services and follow first aid guidance below.
Venom Type
proteinaceous neurotoxin
Delivery
dorsal, anal, and pelvic fin spines
Potency
Severe
Mortality Risk
Low
Symptom Onset
5min
Duration
24.0hrs
Antivenom
✗ Not Available
Named Toxins
high-molecular-weight protein (Stonustoxin analogue) acetylcholine
Symptoms
  • immediate intense pain
  • swelling
  • erythema
  • occasional nausea and weakness
Affected Body Systems
peripheral nervous system cardiovascular
First Aid
Immerse affected area in hot water (45 C, tolerable) for 30-90 minutes to denature toxin. Do not apply ice.
Medical Treatment

Analgesia; wound care; tetanus prophylaxis; severe cases may require monitoring for systemic effects.

References: Compiled from Bhide (2018), Halstead et al. (1988) and family-specific envenomation literature

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