Common Remora

Remora remora

The common remora is a pelagic marine fish belonging to the family Echeneidae. The dorsal fin, which has 22 to 26 soft rays, acts as a suction cup, creating a vacuum to allow the fish to attach to larger marine animals, such as whales, dolphins, sharks, and sea turtles.

Scientific name
Remora remora
Family
Echeneidae
IUCN status
LC