Other Saltwater
Ocean Sunfish
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About
The Ocean Sunfish is the world's heaviest bony fish, characterized by its flattened, disc-like shape and rough skin. They are often seen basking at the surface, appearing to sunbathe, and are generally solitary creatures.
- Average size
- Up to 10 feet long and weighing up to 2,200 lbs
- Colors
- Silver-gray to brownish with mottled patterns; can appear darker or lighter depending on the environment and stress levels.
- Diet
- Primarily jellyfish, but also small fish, squid, crustaceans, and algae.
- Region
- Found in all oceans, including waters off the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington.