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I could not find an answer to this directly, but I did find a couple of pictures of barracuda jaws (see below for links.) In the large picture, I counted 28 fangs (the big teeth) and 42 of the tiny shearing teeth, so assuming that the number is twice that because we only see one side of the jaw in the pictures, the total looks to be approximately 140 on that specimen. One picture shows the small teeth better, and the other shows the fangs better. http:/www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/gallery/descript/GreatBarracuda/GreatBarracuda.html http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2008/01/25/barracuda-fish-bite-02.html
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How many teeth are inside a sawfish mouth?
17000
Do sawfish have scales and what do they use them for if so?
Yes, sawfish do have scales. They are fish that belong to the ray family, so their scales are not like the scales of other fish, but are tiny placoid scales, or dermal denticles. Even the so-called teeth on the snout (known as the rostrum) are modifed scales, and not teeth at all. Sawfish have been observed using these sharp scales on the rostrum to split smaller fish in half.
What country do most sawfish live in?
Most sawfish live in Australia.
How many species of saltwater fish are in nicaragua?
Sawfish, tarpon, and sharks.
What type of mammal is a sawfish?
A sawfish is not a mammal. As its name suggests, it is a fish. It belongs to the "ray" family.
Why are sawfish protected?
Sawfish are Critically Endangered according to the IUCN. Sawfish are illegally hunted for their rostrum, liver oil, and fins. Additionally, they are accidentally fished up in nets. Besides sawfish, many other species are being threatened due to fishing nets. That is why it is best to by line-caught fish.
How many endangered smalltooth sawfish are left?
Smalltooth sawfish are protected under the Endangered Species Act. More specifically, it is now illegal to catch or otherwise harm a sawfish. As a result, Fishermen who may accidentally catch sawfish while fishing for other species are being educated on how to safely release the sawfish without harming it or getting hurt themselves. Florida, Louisiana and Texas have all enacted laws that prohibit "taking" sawfish. And Florida currently even has a ban on gill nets in state waters. The smalltooth sawfish is listed on the IUCN's red list as critically endangered and on the verge of extinction."Endangered Fishes and Marine Animals: Smalltooth Sawfish | MyHydros.org | All About Water." All About Water: What Is Water | Water Quality | Water Pollution. All About Water, 2011. Web. 19 Dec. 2011. .
What are enemies of a sawfish?
fishes
What are the release dates for Sawfish Head - 2011?
Sawfish Head - 2011 was released on: USA: 5 March 2011
Is the sawfish endangered?
Yes they are becasue they used to be popular in the Atlantic ocean but now alot of people unted them so there is not many left. So now the Sawfish is now under protection and is illegal to kill or hunt.
Can you get sawfish in Western Australia?
Yes. Sawfish are found in marine waters and estuaries along the western Australian coastline. The Freshwater sawfish is found in rivers of far northern western Australia, up to 100km inland.
How many sawfish are there in the world?
There are more being born everyday, so the exact number is not known.
