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| name = Common sawfish |
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| status = CR | status_system = IUCN2.3 |
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| species = '''''P. pristis''''' |
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| binomial = ''Pristis pristis'' |
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| binomial_authority = (Linnaeus, |
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The '''common sawfish''', ''Pristis pristis'', is a [[sawfish]] of the [[family (biology)|family]] [[Pristidae]], found in [[subtropical]] waters of the [[Pacific Ocean]], between [[latitude]]s 45° N and 17° S. Its length is up to 5 m. Contrary to its name, it is a [[critically endangered]] species. |
The '''common sawfish''', ''Pristis pristis'', is a [[sawfish]] of the [[family (biology)|family]] [[Pristidae]], found in [[subtropical]] waters of the [[Pacific Ocean]], between [[latitude]]s 45° N and 17° S. Its length is up to 5 m. Contrary to its name, it is a [[critically endangered]] species. |
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The common sawfish inhabits inshore coastal waters to moderate depths, and is also found around off lying islands, and in estuaries, lagoons, river mouths, and even freshwater. It feeds on fish and bottom-living animals. Freshwater populations occur to about 750 km up the [[Amazon River]]. Populations in [[Lake Nicaragua]] may be non-migratory. |
The common sawfish inhabits inshore coastal waters to moderate depths, and is also found around off lying islands, and in estuaries, lagoons, river mouths, and even freshwater. It feeds on fish and bottom-living animals. Freshwater populations occur to about 750 km up the [[Amazon River]]. Populations in [[Lake Nicaragua]] may be non-migratory. |
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Reproduction is [[ovoviviparous]]. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Template:Sharksportal The common sawfish, Pristis pristis, is a sawfish of the family Pristidae, found in subtropical waters of the Pacific Ocean, between latitudes 45° N and 17° S. Its length is up to 5 m. Contrary to its name, it is a critically endangered species.
Habitat
The common sawfish inhabits inshore coastal waters to moderate depths, and is also found around off lying islands, and in estuaries, lagoons, river mouths, and even freshwater. It feeds on fish and bottom-living animals. Freshwater populations occur to about 750 km up the Amazon River. Populations in Lake Nicaragua may be non-migratory.
Reproduction is ovoviviparous.
See also
References
- Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.). "Pristis pristis". FishBase. May 2006 version.