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Which fish is the largest known bony fish in the world?

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Quick Answer

The ocean sunfish is the largest known bony fish. Large individuals can weigh more than 2,000 kilograms and reach over 3 meters in length.

The Full Story

The ocean sunfish, or mola, is the largest living bony fish. Very large individuals can weigh more than 2,000 kilograms and may exceed 3 meters in length. Its body is flattened and highly unusual, with a truncated tail region and large dorsal and anal fins. It feeds on jellyfish and other soft-bodied animals and is found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide.

Key Facts

1.Mass: over 2,000 kg in large individuals
2.Length: over 3 m
3.Type: bony fish

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