The Sun Fish. 
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THE SUN FISH, (Orthagoriscus mola,) 
Appeaks like the fore part of the body of a large fish, 
which has been amputated in the middle. The month 
is small, with two broad teeth only in each jaw. Its 
nearly circular form, and the silvery whiteness of the 
sides, together with their brilliant phosphorescence dur- 
ing the night, have obtained for it very generally the 
appellations of sun or moon fish. While swimming, 
it turns round like a wheel, and sometimes floats with 
its head above water, when it appears like a dying fish. 
It grows to a large size ; sometimes being four or five 
feet in length, and weighing from three to five hundred 
pounds. The back of this curious marine animal is of a 
rich blue colour. It frequents the coasts of both the 
ancient and new continent, and has been found on the 
shores of England. 
