Sawfishes [Pristiformes]

Description

Pristiformes are characterized by their long, flattened snouts edged with teeth, resembling a saw. These marine fish are found in tropical and subtropical waters and are critically endangered due to overfishing and habitat loss. They use their saw to detect and incapacitate prey.

Families
Sawfishes [Pristidae]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Fish
Actinopterygii
Statistics
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