Pristis microdon

Pristis microdon Latham, 1794 is a species of chondrichthyes belonging to the family Pristidae (order Pristiformes).

Common name. In English this species is commonly known as the Greattooth sawfish.

Taxonomy. The scientific name Pristis microdon Latham, 1794 places this species within the chondrichthyes lineage, among the most diverse vertebrates on Earth.

Description & ecology. As a member of Pristiformes, Pristis microdon exhibits the group's characteristic adaptations: a chondrichthyes fish Its biology reflects the demands of its particular habitat and life history within the family Pristidae.

Distribution. The species occurs within the natural range of its lineage; precise localities and depth preferences are documented in the taxonomic literature for Pristidae.

Human relevance. Like many fishes, it may be of interest to fisheries, aquaculture, the aquarium trade, or conservation, depending on its abundance and distribution.