5272 x 3318 px | 44,6 x 28,1 cm | 17,6 x 11,1 inches | 300dpi
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Sawfishes are a family of marine animals related to rays. Their most striking appearance is a long, toothy snout. They are members of the sole living family Pristidae within the order Pristiformes, from the Greek pristēs meaning "a sawyer" or "a saw". They are not to be confused with sawsharks (order Pristiophoriformes), which have a similar physical appearance. All species of sawfish are considered critically endangered and international trade is banned. Family Pristidae Genus Anoxypristis Knifetooth sawfish, Anoxypristis cuspidata (Latham, 1794). Also known as the narrow or pointed sawfish. Lives in muddy areas, appears grey. Dwarf sawfish, Pristis clavata Garman, 1906. Also known as the Queensland sawfish. Inhabits muddy bays and estuaries along the northern coast of Australia. Relatively small compared to other species, only around 1.4 m. Largetooth sawfish, Pristis microdon Latham, 1794. Inhabits freshwater systems and have been found deep inland. The largest Australian freshwater fish. Smalltooth sawfish, Pristis pectinata Latham, 1794. Also known as the wide sawfish. Lives in muddy areas, appears green or bluish-grey. Found Also lives in the Caribbean and around the Australian and African coastlines. Large-tooth sawfish, Pristis perotteti Müller & Henle, 1841. Lives around the Caribbean and Central American coastline. Seriously endangered in Central and South America, especially Lake Nicaragua. Common sawfish, Pristis pristis (Linnaeus, 1758). Once plentiful in the eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, this species has become either critically endangered or is assumed extinct. Longcomb sawfish, Pristis zijsron Bleeker, 1851. Prefers muddy bays and estuaries. The most common sawfish.