Southern sawshark
📖 Overview
Found on the continental shelf . Ovoviviparous. Size at birth about 25 cm . Utilized fresh for human consumption.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Southern sawshark is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Southern sawshark is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Southern sawshark is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Ovoviviparous, embryos feed solely on yolk .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range 37 - 165 m . Temperate; 31°S - 41°S, 125°E - 150°E endemic to Australia.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Doggies · Saw Dog · Saw Shark · Southern Saw-shark · Southern Sawshark · shortnose sawshark |
| 🌍CES | pilonos australský |
| 🇩🇪German | Kurznasen-Sägehai |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | lyhytkuonosahahai |
| 🇮🇹Italian | Squalo sega nasocorto |
| 🇳🇱Dutch | Kortsnuitzaaghaai |
| 🇵🇹Portuguese | Tubarão-serra-de-focinho-curto |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Австралийский пилонос |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pristiophorus owenii | Günther | 1870 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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