* Small Sawfish: Some species, like the Dwarf Sawfish, are relatively small, reaching lengths of about 5 feet (1.5 meters).
* Large Sawfish: The Largetooth Sawfish, for example, can grow up to 15-20 feet (4.5-6 meters) long, with the saw itself accounting for a significant portion of that length.
It's important to note: The "saw" itself is actually a modified snout with rows of teeth, and it can be up to a third of the sawfish's total length!
Here's a breakdown of some common sawfish species and their average lengths:
* Smalltooth Sawfish: 10-14 feet (3-4.3 meters)
* Green Sawfish: 12-15 feet (3.6-4.6 meters)
* Largetooth Sawfish: 15-20 feet (4.5-6 meters)
* Dwarf Sawfish: 5 feet (1.5 meters)
Sawfish are critically endangered, and their populations are declining due to overfishing, habitat loss, and entanglement in fishing gear.