description Longnose sawshark Overview
The longnose sawshark (Pristiophorus cirratus) is a species of sawshark found in the waters around southern Australia. Characterized by its elongated, saw-like rostrum that can constitute approximately 30% of its total body length, this bottom-dwelling shark uses its distinctive snout lined with sensory barbels and teeth to locate and stun prey. First scientifically described in 1794, the longnose sawshark is ovoviviparous, giving birth to live young that develop within eggs inside the mother's body.
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What is the scientific name of the longnose sawshark?
The longnose sawshark is Pristiophorus cirratus. It is a bottom-dwelling shark found in waters around southern Australia.
How long is the longnose sawshark's rostrum?
Its elongated saw-like rostrum can make up approximately 30 percent of its total body length. The rostrum gives the shark its distinctive longnose appearance.
How does a longnose sawshark differ from a sawfish?
A longnose sawshark is a true shark, while a sawfish is a ray, even though both have a toothed snout. Sawsharks also have sensory barbels on the rostrum and gill slits on the sides of the head.
Where does the longnose sawshark live?
Pristiophorus cirratus occurs in the waters around southern Australia. It lives close to the seafloor, where its saw-like rostrum helps it locate and disturb prey.
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