Pristiophorus nudipinnis
Pristiophorus nudipinnis Günther, 1870
Southern sawshark
Pristiophorus nudipinnis
photo by FAO


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Family:  Pristiophoridae (Saw sharks)
Max. size:  122 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; marine; depth range 37 - 165 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: endemic to Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found on the continental shelf (Ref. 6871, 75154). Ovoviviparous. Size at birth about 25 cm (Ref. 6871). Utilized fresh for human consumption.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 14 April 2015 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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