Slender Sunfish
Ranzania laevis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–140 m
- Max size: 1 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A slender, elongated relative of the ocean sunfish, oval and flattened, drifting through warm open seas usually on its own. It feeds on planktonic crustaceans and grows to about a metre. Unlike its bulky cousins it has a streamlined body built for steady swimming.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Teleostei › Tetraodontiformes › Molidae › Ranzania
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 127406.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slender Sunfish live?
- The Slender Sunfish (Ranzania laevis) is typically found at 1–140 m.
- Is the Slender Sunfish dangerous to divers?
- The Slender Sunfish is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Slender Sunfish get?
- The Slender Sunfish grows to about 1 m.