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Common Mola

Mola mola

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Actinopterygii ›Order: Tetraodontiformes ›Family: Molidae ›Genus: Mola

About

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Mola?
The scientific name of Common Mola is Mola mola.
What kingdom does Common Mola belong to?
Common Mola belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Mola belong to?
Common Mola belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Mola belong to?
Common Mola belongs to the class Actinopterygii.
What order does Common Mola belong to?
Common Mola belongs to the order Tetraodontiformes.
What family does Common Mola belong to?
Common Mola belongs to the family Molidae.
What genus does Common Mola belong to?
Common Mola belongs to the genus Mola.