Sawfish
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| phylum | Chordata | Sawfishes, also known as carpenter sharks, are a family of rays that are characterized by a long, narrow, flattened rostrum, or nose extension, that is lined with sharp transverse teeth, arranged so as to resemble a saw. Several species of sawfish can grow to approximately 7 metres or 23 feet. Sawfishes should not be confused with sawsharks (order Pristiophoriformes), which have a similar appearance.
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| class | Chondrichthyes | |
| order | Pristiformes | |
| family | Pristidae |
