Sawfish Rostrum Replica
$350.00
Sawfishes, also known as carpenter sharks, are a family of rays characterized by a long, narrow, flattened rostrum, or nose extension, lined with sharp transverse teeth.
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Description
Sawfish rostrum replica measures 30.0 x 4.0 x 1.0 inches. Sawfish rostrum replica is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. Made in USA.
Sawfish, also known as carpenter sharks are a family of rays characterized by a long, narrow, flattened rostrum, or nose extension, lined with sharp transverse teeth, arranged in a way that resembles a saw.
They are among the largest fish with some species reaching lengths of about 23–25 ft. They are found worldwide in tropical and subtropical regions in coastal marine and brackish estuarine waters, as well as freshwater rivers and lakes. All species are endangered.
Sawfishes are relatively slow breeders and the females give birth to live young. They feed on fish and invertebrates that are detected and captured with the use of their saw.
Sawfish have been known and hunted for thousands of years, and play an important mythological and spiritual role in many societies around the world.
Once common, sawfish have experienced a drastic decline in recent decades, and the only remaining strongholds are in Northern Australia and Florida, United States. The five species are rated as endangered or critically endangered by the IUCN.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Chondrichthyes
- Subclass: Elasmobranchii
- Superorder: Batoidea
- Order: Rhinopristiformes
- Family: Pristidae
- Genus: Pristis
- Species: P. pristis
- Binomial name: Pristis pristis
- Temporal range: Late Cretaceous – Recent
- Conservation status: Critically Endangered
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Additional information
| Weight | 6.0 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 30.0 × 3.0 × 1.0 in |
