Pristis pectinata
Sharks
1 / 2
Smalltooth sawfish
Sägefisch
Zaagvis
Poisson scie
Pez sierra;Pejepeine
Pesce sega
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
- The species is generally motionless in its environment
- The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
- The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters.
- Rare species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 760 cm
- Maximum age known : 10 year(s)
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The animal may inflict serious bites
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
- The species is classified asEndangered
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!