Orectolobus wardi

Orectolobus wardi Whitley, 1939 is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Orectolobidae (order Orectolobiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the northern wobbegong.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Orectolobus wardi Whitley, 1939 places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Orectolobiformes, Orectolobus wardi exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Orectolobidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Orectolobidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.