Description
Reference |
IB3083 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Remoras - ECHENEIDAE |
Common Name |
Slender Suckerfish,Swimming |
Scientific Name |
Echeneis naucrates |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The dorsal-fin spines are modified to form broad lamellae in an oval shape on the head. Muscular contraction of these lamellae creates a powerful suction, by which the Remora attaches itself to large marine animals such as whales, sharks, marlins, manta rays and a variety of other large fishes. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |
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