Fish
Largetooth Sawfish
Giant ray with a toothed rostral saw
Order Rhinopristiformes
Rhinopristiformes is a taxonomic order in the class Chondrichthyes. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Largetooth Sawfish and Common Guitarfish. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Rhinopristiformes species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largetooth Sawfish Pristis pristis | 350 kg | 5 m | 20 km/h | 30 yrs | North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Oceania | Critically Endangered |
| Common Guitarfish Rhinobatos rhinobatos | 6 kg | 1 m | 15 km/h | 10 yrs | Europe, Africa, Asia | Critically Endangered |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
