Longcomb Sawfish
Pristis zijsron
- Group: Ray
- Typical depth: 5–70 m
- Max size: 7.3 m
- For divers: dangerous
- IUCN status: CR
This sawfish wields a long blade studded with teeth along both edges, swiping it through schools of fish to stun them and raking the bottom for prey. It haunts shallow bays, estuaries and lagoons and pushes into freshwater, but it has been hunted and lost from much of its old range and is now critically endangered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Elasmobranchii › Rhinopristiformes › Pristidae › Pristis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 217375.
FAQ
- How deep does the Longcomb Sawfish live?
- The Longcomb Sawfish (Pristis zijsron) is typically found at 5–70 m.
- Is the Longcomb Sawfish dangerous to divers?
- The Longcomb Sawfish can be dangerous; divers should keep their distance.
- How big does the Longcomb Sawfish get?
- The Longcomb Sawfish grows to about 7.3 m.