Largetooth Sawfish
Largetooth Sawfish
Pristis pristis
Protected Status
ESA Endangered
Throughout Its Range
CITES Appendix I
Throughout Its Range
Quick Facts
Weight
Unknown
Lifespan
Unknown
Length
Up to 23 feet
Threats
Habitat loss,
Entanglement in fishing gear,
Low population growth
Location
Southeast
About the Species
The largetooth sawfish has the largest historical range of all sawfish species, but its populations have dramatically declined worldwide. Largetooth sawfish and smalltooth sawfish are the two species of sawfish that have historically inhabited U.S. waters, though largetooth sawfish have not been found in the United States in 50 years. Both are listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Under the ESA, NOAA Fisheries must list threatened and endangered marine species regardless of where they are found.
Learn more about largetooth sawfish
ESA Endangered
- Throughout Its Range
CITES Appendix I
- Throughout Its Range
Scientific Classification
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