
Fish
Ocean Sunfish
The heaviest bony fish
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| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Sunfish Mola mola | 1,000 kg | 3 m | 5 km/h | 10 yrs | Oceans worldwide | Vulnerable |
| Pufferfish Tetraodontidae | 1.2 kg | 30 cm | 12 km/h | 10 yrs | Oceans, Asia | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.