Image Bank - Sharks and Rays
Tropical Sawshark, swimming
Reference |
IB0298 |
Category |
Sharks and Rays |
Family Name |
Sawsharks - PRISTIOPHORIDAE |
Common Name |
Tropical Sawshark, swimming |
Scientific Name |
Pristiophorus delicatus |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The barbels help them to detect prey in mud or sand, while the saw-like snout is used to chase out and catch the invertebrates on which they feed. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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