The tail (caudal) fin of the ocean sunfish is actually an adaptation of the dorsal and anal fins. Known as a clavus, it is short and broad and acts like a rudder.
Ocean sunfish, open ocean. San Diego, California, USA
Image: 03316
Species: Mola mola
Common name: Ocean sunfish
Location: San Diego, California, USA
Lat/Long: 32° 45' 39.31"N, 117° 57' 58.78"W (Coordinates: 32.76092°, -117.96633°)
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Other Names: sunfish, moonfish, mondfisch, manbow, pez luna, pesce luna
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