Image Bank - Fishes
Cobia,Swimming
Reference |
IB1739 |
Category |
Fishes |
Family Name |
Cobia - RACHYCENTRIDAE |
Common Name |
Cobia,Swimming |
Scientific Name |
Rachycentron canadus |
Artist Name |
Roger Swainston |
Notes |
The Cobia is well known for its habit of closely following Manta Rays and large sharks, and in this respect it resembles the closely related remoras. This association probably serves to camouflage the Cobia's approach to its prey, which is usually fishes, cephalopods and crustacians. Source : Swainston’s Fishes of Australia |