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Sun Fish

Photo by Moranda
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Field Notes

Description:

Large blueish tint with fins on the top and bottom.

Habitat:

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Notes:

The Sun fish is on the left and tuna on right.

Species ID Suggestions

sunfish

Mola mola
AnnieJoyGuilaran
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Comments (1)
auntnance123
Such a great fish. Here's one off the coast of Florida: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6279627 (I saw a special on the Monterey Bay Aquarium and immediately put it on my "must see" list)
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PublishedApril 28, 2010

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