Common Sawfish
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NameCommon Sawfish
Scientific NamePristis pristis
Common NamesCommon Sawfish, Largetooth Sawfish, Freshwater Sawfish, Sawfish
FamilyPristidae
OriginAtlantic Ocean, Indo-Pacific Ocean, Coastal Africa, Coastal Australia, Central America, South America
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)1000000
Max Size (Inches)240
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range7.5-8.5
Compatible SpeciesLarge Sharks, Large Rays, Large Groupers, Other Large Marine Fish
Description
The Common Sawfish is a critically endangered, euryhaline ray characterized by its distinctive, elongated, saw-like rostrum lined with teeth. These large elasmobranchs inhabit tropical and subtropical coastal waters, estuaries, and can even be found in freshwater rivers. They are apex predators, using their saw to detect, stun, and kill prey such as fish and crustaceans.
