Common Sunfish [Mola mola]
Description
Common sunfish are among the ocean’s most unusual-looking visitors—big, flat-bodied, and surprisingly graceful. Divers may see them gliding slowly near the surface or descending into deeper water, sometimes with a gentle “rolling” motion as they turn. Their size and calm demeanor make them unforgettable when they pass overhead or drift into your dive range.
Where To See Common Sunfish
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Teleosts (Bony Fishes)
Teleostei
|
| Order |
Pufferfish & relatives
Tetraodontiformes
|
| Family |
Molas
Molidae
|
| Genus |
Mola
Mola
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