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smalltooth sawfish

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pristis pectinataESA Categories -sharks & rays

  • National Parks/ Sanctuaries

    -

  • Common Names

    smalltooth sawfish

  • Regions

    MexicoFlorida, United StatesAlabama, United States

  • Population

    1,000

  • Habitat

    Found in warm coastal waters, estuaries, and river mouths, the sawfish's habitat includes both marine and freshwater environments.

  • Weight(in lbs) and Life Span

    800-1000 pounds (363... and 25 to 30 years

Regions

Mexico, Florida, United States, Alabama, United States, Louisiana, United States, Mississippi, United States, North Carolina, United States, Texas, United States, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Carolina, United States, Georgia, United States

The Smalltooth Sawfish (Pristis pectinata) is a distinctive elasmobranch with a shark-like body and a long, toothed rostrum. This species faces severe threats to its survival.

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