Fish
Ocean Sunfish
The heaviest bony fish
Order Tetraodontiformes
Tetraodontiformes is a taxonomic order in the class Actinopterygii. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Ocean Sunfish and Pufferfish. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Tetraodontiformes species compared
| 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.
