Long-comb saw ray
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Long-comb saw ray ( Pristis zijsron ) |
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The long-comb saw ray ( Pristis zijsron ) is a species of the saw ray family . The fish live in the Red Sea and off the coasts of East Africa , Papua New Guinea , China and the north coast of Australia . They are included in the complex around the main species Pristis pectinata and are considered endangered.
features
The body of the long-comb saw ray is shark-like with pronounced pectoral fins, the upper side is gray to dark brown, the underside is pale yellow. The maximum length of the fish is 7.30 m. A captive cub survived 35 years in captivity.
Way of life
The fish live near the coast in shallow water between 0 and 5 m, preferably in lagoons , occasionally they also swim up rivers. They feed on smaller fish and crustaceans . They use their swords in their rutting fights, among other things . The long-comb saw ray is, like all saw rays, ovoviviparous .
Web links
- Long-comb saw ray on Fishbase.org (English)
- Pristis zijsron at the IUCN 2008 Redlist (English)