Pristoidei
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The term Pristoidei refers to sawfishes, which are sharklike rays belonging to the family Pristidae. These fish inhabit shallow, subtropical, and tropical waters, often found in bays, estuaries, and sometimes even freshwater rivers. Sawfishes are characterized by a long, flattened body and an elongated snout edged with strong teeth, resembling that of a saw shark.123
These fish are ovoviviparous, meaning they give birth to live young. While generally not considered dangerous, their toothed snouts are used for feeding and defense. All five sawfish species are classified as endangered.1
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