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Information and research on the Molidae. ... Adopt a Sunfish ... I’d like to tell you a story about a very special little girl who inspired the creation of the Adopt a Sunfish. Early in 2007, I was serving as a National Geographic expert on a ... read more...
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www.oceansunfish.org/
www.oceansunfish.org/
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The Polynesians called these sunfish "King of the Mackerels". It was seen as bad luck to catch and kill Ranzania for such an act would render the mackerel incapable of finding their way to the islands.
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www.oceansunfish.org/lifehistory.html
www.oceansunfish.org/lifehistory.html
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Ocean sunfish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The ocean sunfish , Mola mola , or common mola , is the heaviest known bony fish in the world. It has an average adult weight of 1000 kg. The species is native to tropical and temperate wate...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocean_sunfish
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Topside and underwater photos of the giant ocean sunfish Mola Mola (manbow,mondfisch, pez luna,) by Mike Johnson ... The ocean sunfish vies for the title of strangest fish in the sea. Its Latin name, Mola mola , means millstone. Recorded up to two tons, this gentle giant inhabits all tropical and temperate seas.
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www.earthwindow.com/mola.html
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Bluegill - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Bluegill ( Lepomis macrochirus ) is a species of freshwater fish sometimes referred to as bream, brim, or copper nose. It is a member of the sunfish family (family Centrarchidae) of order Perc...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluegill
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The ocean sunfish looks a bit like a huge lima bean with its round and flat body. Its body, shaped like a millstone, appears to be part of the head, and so is often called the "headfish". It is also called the "moonfish" after its round appearance.
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www.angelfire.com/mo2/animals1/tetra/oceansunfish.html
www.angelfire.com/mo2/animals1/tetra/oceansunfish.html
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Photographs of ocean sunfish (Mola mola), topside and underwater ... The ocean sunfish (Mola mola) is the world's largest known bony fish (sharks and rays are cartilaginous, not bony). At least one estimate over 3000 lb. has been recorded and individuals reaching 11 ft. (3 m.) from fin tip to fin tip have been seen.
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www.oceanlight.com/html/mola_mola.html
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The Ocean Sunfish is an unusual looking fish. It doesn't have a caudal fin, instead it has a clavus, which is formed by extensions of the dorsal and anal fin rays, often making it as tall as it is long. ... Ocean Sunfish are usually found in oceanic waters, but occasionally come inshore. Sunfishes are often seen at the...
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www.amonline.net.au/fishes/fishfacts/fish/mola.htm
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