Shortnose sawshark (Pristiophorus nudipinnis)

Scientific name: Pristiophorus nudipinnis G?nther, 1870

Shortnose sawshark (Pristiophorus nudipinnis)

The Shortnose sawshark (Pristiophorus nudipinnis) is a marine fish of the family Istiophoridae. Native range: Eastern Indian Ocean, endemic to Australia.

Biology

Found on the continental shelf. Ovoviviparous. Size at birth about 25 cm. Utilized fresh for human consumption.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Pristiophorus nudipinnis
Family
Istiophoridae (Billfishes)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
122
Depth range
37–165 m (121–541 ft)
Environment
Marine; demersal; depth range 37 - 165 m
Climate
Temperate
Distribution
Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to Australia.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: minor commercial
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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