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
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