Sawfishes are a family of marine animals related to sharks and rays. Their most striking appearance is a long, toothy snout. They are members of the sole 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.[2]
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.[2]
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