The ocean sunfish (Mola mola) is the world's largest known bony fish (sharks and rays are cartilaginous). At least one estimate over 3000 lb. has been recorded and individuals reaching 11 ft. (3 m.) from fin tip to fin tip have been seen.
Ocean sunfish recruiting fish near drift kelp to clean parasites, open ocean, Baja California.
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Species: Mola mola
Common name: Ocean sunfish
Lat/Long: 32° 40' 52.87"N, 117° 38' 49.97"W (Coordinates: 32.68135°, -117.64721°)
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Other Names: sunfish, moonfish, mondfisch, manbow, pez luna, pesce luna
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