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
Species: Ocean sunfish, Mola mola
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 03318
Format: Film 3:2
Ocean sunfish, open ocean. San Diego, California, USA
Species: Ocean sunfish, Mola mola
Location: San Diego, California
Image ID: 03318
Format: Film 3:2
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