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Sunfish have the shape of a football, so in other words they are called football fish. They are a yellowish orangish color and they have black and gray too.They have sharp stripes along the back and four fins. One along the back, another on the rear end,one on the lower stomach and one on the upper stomach. I hope this helped you out just a little. :]
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What is the scientific name for sunfish?
Mola mola is the scientific name for ocean sunfish
Are the Ocean Sunfish also known as mola mola endangered?
no
How do the sunfish vertebrate?
The Ocean, or Common Sunfish, Mola mola, is the heaviest known bony fish in the world - and has a backbone.
Is a Mola a vertebrate or an invertebrate?
The mola (sunfish) has a backbone, and therefore a vertebrate.
Is a mola an invertebrate or a vertebrate?
The mola (sunfish) has a backbone, and therefore a vertebrate.
What is the scientific name for the fish Mola Mola?
You mean Ocean Sunfish?Its specific name, mola, is Latin for "millstone".
When are mola mola active?
Mola mola are also known as Bali sunfish and can be found all year round. Mola mola are however more active between the months of July until November.
How much can a mola mola fish weigh?
When they are born they are microscopic and don't even weigh an ounce. But as they grow a mola mola or sunfish can weigh 300-1000 pounds.
Animal that has a lot of teeth on body?
The ocean sunfish (Mola mola) is an animal that has a large number of small, button-like teeth on its body, which are mainly located in its throat. These teeth are not used for chewing, but rather help the sunfish to catch and consume prey like jellyfish.
How long is a pregnancy for a mola mola?
A mola mola, also known as the ocean sunfish, has a gestation period that is not well-documented, but it is believed to be around 12 months. Female sunfish can produce a large number of eggs, sometimes exceeding 300 million, which are released into the water. After fertilization, the eggs develop into larvae and then grow into juvenile sunfish. However, specific details about the exact duration of the gestation period in wild populations remain largely unknown.
How o mola mola protect themselves?
Ocean sunfish, also known as mola mola, rely on their large size and thick skin as their main defense mechanisms against predators. They are capable of diving to depths where many predators cannot follow and also have the ability to swim quickly to evade danger. Additionally, mola mola have been observed engaging in behaviors such as basking near the surface or seeking out cleaner fish to rid themselves of parasites, which may help promote their overall health and survival.
Is the ocean sunfish a plankton?
The ocean sunfish, Mola mola, is not a plankton. Its a nekton which means it has the ability to swim and direct itself through waters. It can decide where to go and can fight against some ocean currents. Plankton cannot do this, they drift along with the currents.
