longcomb sawfish
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longcomb sawfish
Pristis zijsron
The longcomb sawfish is a special fish with a long, flat snout that looks like a saw! They live in warm waters and are known for their unique shape and gentle nature.
Habitat: Coastal areas
Appearance
The longcomb sawfish has a distinctive, very long, narrow rostrum resembling a saw, lined with 23-37 pairs of teeth. Its body is flattened underneath, shark-like on top, typically greyish-brown with a lighter belly. It can be distinguished by its extremely slender saw compared to other sawfish species.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassElasmobranchiiOrderRhinopristiformesFamilyPristidaeGenusPristis
Category
FishRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Baby sawfish are born with a soft, flexible saw to protect their mother during birth!
Sawfish are one of the biggest fish able to live in both rivers and the ocean!
Their saw has unique pores that help them 'smell' electricity from hidden animals.
This incredible fish is more closely related to rays than sharks, despite its appearance!
Special abilities
Ability
Sawblade Sensor
Longcomb sawfish can detect hidden prey because its saw is covered in electroreceptors, helping them find food on murky seabeds.
Ability
Habitat Hopper
Longcomb sawfish can live in both freshwater and saltwater because they are highly adaptable, allowing them to thrive in estuaries and rivers.
Ability
Rostrum Weapon
Longcomb sawfish has a powerful, toothed saw that helps them stun prey with swift swings, making hunting smaller fish easier.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 100-730 cm
- Weight
- 10-500 kg
- Lifespan
- 30-50 years
- Swim Speed
- 25 km/h
- Maximum Depth
- 70 m
- Water Type
- Brackish
Diet & Feeding
It uses its long, toothed saw to stun and eat small fish and crustaceans found on the seabed.
Age differences: Juveniles primarily consume smaller invertebrates, while adults target larger fish and crustaceans.
Primary Foods
- small fish
- shrimp
- crabs
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
hunts
Giant tiger prawn
Penaeus monodon
Forages for prawns in soft sediments.
hunts
Dory snapper
Lutjanus fulviflamma
Swings its saw to stun and capture small fish.
eaten by
Bull shark
Carcharhinus leucas
Juvenile sawfish are vulnerable to large sharks.
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Piscivorous
Piscivorous organisms are animals that primarily subsist on a diet of fish.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Carnivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Giant
Giant describes organisms or objects of significantly larger size than average for their species or type.
Marine
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
Endangered
Endangered status indicates a species is at a very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always watch from a distance and never try to touch wild fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is longcomb sawfish?
100-730 cm
How much does longcomb sawfish weigh?
10-500 kg
How long does longcomb sawfish live?
30-50 years
What does longcomb sawfish eat?
It uses its long, toothed saw to stun and eat small fish and crustaceans found on the seabed.
How fast can longcomb sawfish swim?
25 km/h
Where is longcomb sawfish usually found?
Coastal areas
How does longcomb sawfish hunt?
Foraging
How deep can longcomb sawfish go?
70 m
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