Molidae

sharptail mola

Masturus lanceolatus

Sharp projection on rear tail

• Cross-climate
• Subtropical
• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Deep-bodied
• Large

The sharptail mola (Masturus lanceolatus) is a species of mola found circumglobally in tropical and temperate waters. It is similar in appearance to the ocean sunfish (Genus: Mola), but can be distinguished by the projection on its clavus (pseudo-tail). Other common names include sharpfin sunfish, point-tailed sunfish, and trunkfish.