Image: Eye of Common Sawshark

Eye of Common Sawshark

An 85 cm long Common Sawshark bought at Sydney Fish Markets by BernardYau, April 2003 (AMS I.42632-001).

Photographer:
Sally Reader
Rights:
© Australian Museum
Common name:
Common Sawshark
Scientific name:
Pristiophorus cirratus
Family:
Pristiophoridae
Order:
Pristiophoriformes

Additional information

The species has large eyes, a flattened head and rostral teeth along the sides of the 'saw'.

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Tags fishes, ichthyology, Common Sawshark, Pristiophorus cirratus, Pristiophoridae,