Mola [Mola]

Description

Mola (ocean sunfish) are among the most memorable encounters for recreational divers. They may appear slowly cruising near the surface or just below, sometimes with a curious, almost lumbering movement that contrasts with their surprising presence.

Species
Common Sunfish
Common Sunfish

Mola mola

Taxonomy
Phylum Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
Class Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
Order Pufferfish & relatives
Tetraodontiformes
Family Molas
Molidae
Statistics
  • Species 1