With its long, saw-like rostrum, the sawfish is one of the most astonishing marine animals. This predator lives in tropical and subtropical waters, near coasts, estuaries, and sometimes rivers.
Surprisingly, its rostrum, lined with sharp teeth, is used to sift through sand to flush out crustaceans and fish, as well as to stun its prey with rapid side-to-side movements. Despite its formidable appearance, the sawfish is now an endangered species, a victim of overfishing and habitat destruction. Like rays and sharks, it belongs to the family of cartilaginous fish.
This Papo figurine faithfully reproduces the sawfish: streamlined body, detailed fins, and characteristic rostrum. An ideal model to enrich a collection of marine animals, invent exciting stories, or raise children's awareness of the protection of rare species.
