Remora

Echeneis naucrates

Family: Carangidae Category: Carnivore Max size: 90 cm

Species information

Habitat: Open ocean and coastal waters
Distribution: Tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide
Food: Plankton, small fish, and scraps from larger fish
Way of living: Pelagic, often found attached to larger marine animals
Behavior: Remoras have a specialized suction disc on their heads that allows them to attach to larger fish, sharks, and even boats, facilitating a commensal relationship.

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