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 dig through the sand to flush out crustaceans and fish, but also to stun its prey with rapid lateral movements. Despite its fearsome appearance, the sawfish is now an endangered species, a victim of overfishing and habitat destruction. Like rays and sharks, it belongs to the cartilaginous fish family.
This Papo figurine faithfully recreates 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.