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Giant sunfish

Mola mola

Not Evaluated Saltwater
الطول الأقصى
333,0 cm
الوزن الأقصى
2300,0 kg
نطاق العمق
30-1515m
الفصيلة

Overview

Giant sunfish (Mola mola) is a marine fish of the family Molidae (Ocean Sunfishes), in the order Tetraodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 333 cm, with a maximum published weight of 2300 kg. Its recorded depth range is 30–1515 m.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 333,0 cm
Maximum Weight 2300,0 kg
نطاق العمق 30-1515m

Habitat & Distribution

نوع الماء
Saltwater
نطاق العمق
30-1515m
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Taxonomy

الرتبة Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies)
الفصيلة Molidae (Ocean Sunfishes)
الأنواع Mola mola

الأسئلة الشائعة

How big does Giant sunfish get?
Giant sunfish can grow up to 333.0 cm long and weigh 2300.0 kg.
What family does Giant sunfish belong to?
Giant sunfish (Mola mola) belongs to the family Molidae (Ocean Sunfishes) in the order Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfish and allies).

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