How big is the Largetooth Sawfish?

Largetooth Sawfish (Pristis pristis) reaches 200–700 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Largetooth Sawfish?

Largetooth Sawfish is found between 1–100 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Largetooth Sawfish?

IUCN status: Critically endangered (CR).

Where can you find the Largetooth Sawfish?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Mediterranean.

Largetooth Sawfish (Pristis pristis)

Key facts

Scientific name: Pristis pristis
Common name: Largetooth Sawfish
Category: Fish
Family: Pristidae
Genus: Pristis
Size: 200–700 cm
Depth: 1–100 m
IUCN status: Critically endangered (CR)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: sandy-bottom, muddy-bottom, mangrove
Behaviours: benthic, migratory
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Mediterranean

Description

Colossal elasmobranch (200-700 cm) grey-brown. Very long flattened rostrum (up to 1.5m) with lateral teeth (characteristic saw). Shallow coastal habitat (1-100 m) Indo-Pacific, Atlantic. Forages bottom with saw for prey. Coastal-estuary migrant. Conservation: critically endangered, near extinction. Diving: exceptional, absolute protection priority.

Photo of Largetooth Sawfish

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Largetooth Sawfish?: Largetooth Sawfish (Pristis pristis) reaches 200–700 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Largetooth Sawfish?: Largetooth Sawfish is found between 1–100 m deep.
Is the Largetooth Sawfish dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Largetooth Sawfish?: IUCN status: Critically endangered (CR).
Where can you find the Largetooth Sawfish?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Mediterranean.

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Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 105849)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5216276)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia