Sightings of a rare sawfish have indigenous rangers and wildlife scientists calling for a change of endangerment status.

The call for change comes after a rare freshwater sawfish has been found in Lakefield National Park, making it the first recorded find on the east coast of Australia in 29 years. 

Christine Musgrave, a Laura Ranger and Traditional Owner says a review is due in October 2022 and the rangers believe the species status should be changed to 'critically endangered'.