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Sharptail mola
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A member of the Molidae family, the sharptail mola can reach 3 meters in length. Its tail-like clavus has a protrusion at its center. This spear-like feature is prominent in younger individuals. They are seen in temperate and tropical zones around the world, but precise knowledge of their distribution is limited.

Scientific name Masturus lanceolatus
English name Sharptail mola

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