smalltooth sawfish

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Sweden and Venezuela.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Rhinopristiformes (Rhinopristiformes)

Family

Pristidae

Genus

Pristis

Species

Pristis pectinata (smalltooth sawfish)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish pez peine

French Poisson scie

German Kammsägefisch

Portuguese Araguaguai

Russian пилорыл гребенчатый

Arabic Minshâr

Turkish ince dişli testere balığı

Similar Species in Pristis

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Dwarf sawfish

Pristis clavata

Endangered

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Dindagubba

Pristis zijsron

Critically Endangered

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Common sawfish

Pristis pristis

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of smalltooth sawfish?

The scientific name of smalltooth sawfish is Pristis pectinata. It belongs to the genus Pristis.

Where does smalltooth sawfish live?

smalltooth sawfish is found in Distributed across Sweden and Venezuela.. Countries include Sweden, Venezuela.

What family does smalltooth sawfish belong to?

smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) belongs to the genus Pristis, which is part of the taxonomic family Pristidae.

What kingdom does smalltooth sawfish belong to?

smalltooth sawfish (Pristis pectinata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of smalltooth sawfish?

The closest relatives of smalltooth sawfish in the genus Pristis include Dwarf sawfish, Dindagubba, Common sawfish.