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Ocean sunfish - Mola mola Washed up dead at ocean beach. This specimen was approximately 2.5 m long. Australia,Eamw fish,Fall,Geotagged,Mola mola,Ocean sunfish Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Ocean sunfish - Mola mola

Washed up dead at ocean beach. This specimen was approximately 2.5 m long.

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  1. A sad sight in this state but at the same time a view of an incredible species! Posted one year ago
    1. Yes Ferdy ,I felt the same way . Happy and sad. Posted one year ago

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The ocean sunfish or common mola (Mola mola) is the heaviest known bony fish in the world. Adults typically weigh between 247 and 1,000 kg (545–2,205 lb). The species is native to tropical and temperate waters around the globe. It resembles a fish head with a tail, and its main body is flattened laterally. Sunfish can be as tall as they are long when their dorsal and ventral fins are extended.

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Uploaded May 3, 2024. Captured May 3, 2024 10:38 in CJ42+M7 Encounter Bay SA, Australia.
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  • f/1.8
  • 1/2183s
  • ISO20
  • 3.99mm