Definition of «sunfish»

A sunfish is a type of fish that belongs to the family of ray-finned fish called Cyprinodontiformes. They are also known as sunny, and they live in freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams. Sunfish can grow up to 30 cm long and have a characteristic dorsal fin that resembles the shape of a sun. Some species of sunfish are popular among anglers for their sporting qualities while others are kept in aquariums as pets.

Usage examples

  1. The sunfish, also known as the common mola, is the heaviest known bony fish in the world.
  2. I caught a massive sunfish while deep-sea fishing off the coast last weekend.
  3. Sunfish are known for their unique shape, with a flattened body and a large dorsal fin.
  4. I found a sunfish washed ashore on the beach this morning, and it was fascinating to see its size up close.
  5. Sunfish can grow up to 10 feet long and weigh over 2,000 pounds.
  6. While snorkeling, I was lucky enough to swim alongside a sunfish and marvel at its immense size and graceful movements.
  7. Sunfish are primarily found in temperate and tropical oceans around the world.
  8. The sunfish has a peculiar feeding habit, mainly consuming jellyfish as its primary food source.
  9. A group of sunfish is called a drift, as they can often be seen floating together at the water's surface.
  10. Scientists are still studying the elusive behaviors and migration patterns of the sunfish to better understand their life cycle.

Phrases with «sunfish»

Sentences with «sunfish»

  • In search of the Ocean Sunfish aka Mola mola our intrepid underwater explorer Heather Sutton heads to Indonesia during the peak of the Mola Mola season. (diveplanit.com)
  • Our daily Bali Sunfish dive trips depart every day from our dive shop in Sanur, South Bali. (balisunfish.com)
  • In the north west of Bali, Menjangan Island has spectacular wall diving whilst whilst the offshore islands of Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida boasts drift diving and is best known for Manta rays (April — May) and Mola - Molas (the weird but wonderful Oceanic sunfish in August — November). (lembongan-hotels.com)
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