Smalltooth Sawfish
Pristis pectinata
Smalltooth sawfish inhabit shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and rivers, with juveniles often using mangrove-lined nurseries. They feed on fish and crustaceans, sweeping their long, tooth-edged rostrum through schools of prey to stun or injure them before eating. Despite their shark-like appearance, they are rays, with a flattened body and gill openings on the underside. This critically endangered species can also tolerate fresh water and travel far upriver.
- Type
- Water / Brute
- Conservation status
- CR