Ian
priscilla 1Sunfish
March 12th 2007 11:20
The ocean sunfish, Mola mola, is the largest bony fish in the world. Specimens of ocean sunfish have been observed up to 3.3 m (11 ft) in length and weighing up to 2,300 kg (5,100 lb).
The ocean sunfish feeds on jellyfish and other gelatinous, soft bodied zooplankton, as well as small fish and other marine life.
They are thought to live for over 10 years. Interestingly, the rough and leathery skin (a fibrous tissue up to 15 mm thick) of the ocean sunfish is host to more dermal parasites than that of any other marine creature
Ocean sunfish are generally thought to be solitary fish, swimming freely in the ocean alone. However, certain sightings of sunfish in groups of more than ten have been reported. Juvenile ocean sunfish are said to socialize and gather in schools.
Sometimes sunfish are spotted floating sideways on the sea surface. Although most scientists are still puzzled at this behaviour, it is commonly thought that they are basking in the sun, not sick or unhealthy.
Below are some photos of this amazing fish. See more here.
*These pictures used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
**This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Ocean sunfish.
The ocean sunfish feeds on jellyfish and other gelatinous, soft bodied zooplankton, as well as small fish and other marine life.
They are thought to live for over 10 years. Interestingly, the rough and leathery skin (a fibrous tissue up to 15 mm thick) of the ocean sunfish is host to more dermal parasites than that of any other marine creature
Ocean sunfish are generally thought to be solitary fish, swimming freely in the ocean alone. However, certain sightings of sunfish in groups of more than ten have been reported. Juvenile ocean sunfish are said to socialize and gather in schools.
Sometimes sunfish are spotted floating sideways on the sea surface. Although most scientists are still puzzled at this behaviour, it is commonly thought that they are basking in the sun, not sick or unhealthy.
Below are some photos of this amazing fish. See more here.
*These pictures used with permission from Damn Funny Pictures.
**This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation Licence. It uses material from the Wikipedia article Ocean sunfish.
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Last time I was in New Zealand, my uncle took us to his local fishing and boating club for dinner. On the walls were gigantic, bizarre and scary creatures snatched from the deep by commercial fisherman. When it came time to order I chose chicken - I couldn't bear to eat a fish with its terrifying brethren watching me!
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I'd love to visit that fishing and boating club one day!
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