Longcomb sawfish (Pristis zijsron)

Scientific name: Pristis zijsron Bleeker, 1851

Longcomb sawfish (Pristis zijsron)

The Longcomb sawfish (Pristis zijsron) is a freshwater fish of the family Pristidae. Native range: Indo-West Pacific, Red Sea and East Africa to Papua New Guinea, north to southern China, south to New South Wales, Australia.

Biology

Inshore and intertidal species known to enter freshwater in some areas. Found in shallow bays, estuaries, and lagoons. Often on the bottom with its saw elevated at an angle to the body axis. Feeds on fishes and shellfishes. Ovoviviparous. Flesh considered tasty.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pristis zijsron
Family
Pristidae (Sawfishes)
Order
Pristiformes (Sawfishes)
Class
Elasmobranchii (Sharks and Rays)
Maximum length
730
Common length
550
Depth range
0–5 m (0–16 ft)
Environment
Marine; freshwater; brackish; demersal; depth range 0 - 5 m
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Indo-West Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to Papua New Guinea, north to southern China, south to New South Wales, Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Critically Endangered (CR) (A2bcd+3cd+4bcd)
Threat to humans
Traumatogenic
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; gamefish: yes
Resilience
Low, minimum population doubling time 4.5 - 14 years (Fec assumed to be

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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