A Mola mola's gill slit is covered by an operculum and is positioned just in front of the small pectoral fin. Molas range in color from dark gray to white, with many variations in mottling and spots. Juvenile molas may appear "shiny".
Ocean sunfish, open ocean. San Diego, California, USA
Image: 03318
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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