| Molidae (Molas or Ocean Sunfishes) |
| 337 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 2,000 kg |
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bathypelagic; brackish; marine; depth range - 670 m |
| Circumglobal: In tropical to subtropical waters. |
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Dorsal soft rays (total): 15-19; Anal soft rays: 15-19. Dorsal and anal fins similar in shape, positioned far back on body (Ref 53035). |
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Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 07 June 2011 Ref. (130435)
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| harmless |
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Known from the Penghu Islands, Taiwan (Ref. 55073). |
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