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.