Pristis cuspidatus (English spelling) Pristiscuspidatus

Japanese: Pristis cuspidatus(英語表記)Pristiscuspidatus
Pristis cuspidatus (English spelling) Pristiscuspidatus

... is a general term for marine fish belonging to the Pristidae family of sawfish, or one of these, Pristis cuspidatus (illustration). The name is derived from the row of sharp spines on both sides of the long, elongated mouth.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "Pristis cuspidatus" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…エイ目ノコギリエイ科Pristidaeに属する海産魚の総称,またはそのうちの1種Pristis cuspidatus(イラスト)を指す。長くのびた口先の両側に鋭いとげが並ぶことに由来した名称。…

※「Pristis cuspidatus」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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