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African dwarf sawshark

Pristiophorus nancyae

Not Evaluated Saltwater
Panjang Maks.
61,599998474121094 cm
Kedalaman
286-570m

Tentang

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
Kedalaman 286-570m

Habitat & Distribution

Jenis Air
Saltwater
Kedalaman
286-570m
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Taxonomy

Ordo Pristiophoriformes
Famili Pristiophoridae
Spesies Pristiophorus nancyae

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

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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