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While sightings of both species are common in the Galápagos waters, the Mola Ramsayi has only been confirmed in the area since 2011.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Sunfish consume large amounts of jellyfish, crustaceans, squid, and small fish. To sustain their massive size—adult sunfish can reach up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) in length and weigh as much as 2,205 pounds (1,000 kilograms)—they need to eat a considerable amount of food daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>Their name derives from the Latin word for 'millstone,' reflecting their somewhat rounded shape. 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