Vulnerable
Ocean Sunfish
Mola mola
A giant open-ocean fish with a flattened body and slow drifting movement.
Category
Fish
Habitat
Ocean
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
Up to 10 years or more, exact lifespan uncertain
Size
Length 1.8–3.3 m; weight 247–2,300 kg
Scientific Name
Mola mola
About Ocean Sunfish
A giant open-ocean fish with a flattened body and slow drifting movement.
It belongs to the Fish group and is commonly associated with ocean habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of Up to 10 years or more, exact lifespan uncertain, a size of Length 1.8–3.3 m; weight 247–2,300 kg, a conservation status of Vulnerable.
Fun Fact
Ocean sunfish are among the heaviest bony fish in the world.
Where Ocean Sunfish Lives
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Monterey Bay
, United States
Southern Portugal waters
, Portugal