ocean sunfish

Mola mola (Linnaeus, 1758)

IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

ocean sunfish is a fish species recorded in South African waters. Its current IUCN Red List conservation status is Vulnerable, with a population trend reported as Decreasing. This profile is part of EcoAquatic's open conservation dataset for South African aquatic species.

Scientific nameMola mola
Common nameocean sunfish
IUCN statusVulnerable (Vulnerable)
Population trendDecreasing
Class—
OrderTetraodontiformes
FamilyMolidae
GenusMola
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