Pristis
Phylum: Chordata
Sub-Phylum: Vertebrata
Super class: Pisces
Class: Chondrichthyes
Order: Euselachii
• Pristis is commonly called ‘Saw fish’.
• Anterior part is ‘Ray like’ and posterior part is shark like.
• Mouth and gill are ventral (Hypotrematous).
• Tail is heterocercal.
• Pristis is a predaceous carnivore.
• Thecodont dentition.
• Considered as connecting link between shark and rays.
• Rostrum used for offence and defence.
• Ovoviviparous.