Philippine sawshark

Pristiophorus lanae

An ovoviviparous sawshark of Philippine slopes

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Southeast Asia
Other
Large
Tropical fish

Lana's sawshark (Pristiophorus lanae) or the Philippine sawshark, is a sawshark of the family Pristiophoridae, found in the Philippines off Apo Island and southern Luzon at depths of between 230 and 590 m. Its length is up to 73 cm. Max length : 66.9 cm TL male/unsexed, 83.0 cm TL (female) Its reproduction is presumed to be ovoviviparous.

Class: Sharks and Rays
Order: Saw Sharks
Family: Pristiophoridae
Genus: Pristiophorus
Maximum length: 66.9 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: other
Distribution: Western Pacific: Philippines.
Conservation status: NTNear Threatened

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