African dwarf sawshark
Pristiophorus nancyae
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Saltwater
نبذة
The African dwarf sawshark (Pristiophorus nancyae) is a small saltwater shark reaching about 61.6 cm in length. It is characterized by its elongated, saw-like rostrum lined with teeth, used to detect and stun prey.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 61,599998474121094 cm |
| نطاق العمق | 286-570m |
Habitat & Distribution
نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
286-570m
Taxonomy
| الرتبة | Pristiophoriformes |
| الفصيلة | Pristiophoridae |
| الأنواع | Pristiophorus nancyae |
الأسئلة الشائعة
How big does African dwarf sawshark get?
African dwarf sawshark can grow up to 61.599998474121094 cm long.
What family does African dwarf sawshark belong to?
African dwarf sawshark (Pristiophorus nancyae) belongs to the family Pristiophoridae in the order Pristiophoriformes.
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