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Echeneis naucrates |
Distribution |
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Live sharksucker |
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Hai-Schiffshalter |
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Remora;Gestreepte zwigvis |
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Rémora commun |
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Pegatimón; Guaicán |
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Remora;pesce pilota |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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The species is generally found in the open sea.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
The species can be found between 0 and 50 Meters.
Uncommon Species
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary
The species is a parasite of other fish
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size : 110 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Fishes - Invertebrates
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Relationship with humans |
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The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
