| Family: |
Echeneidae (Remoras) |
| Max. size: |
76 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
pelagic-oceanic; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m, oceanodromous |
| Distribution: |
Worldwide in tropical and subtropical waters. Western Atlantic: South Carolina, USA and northern Gulf of Mexico to northern South America (Ref. 7251). Western Central Pacific: Guam (Ref. 35720). |
| Diagnosis: |
Dorsal spines (total): 0-0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 32-38; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 31-38. Bluish black above, white below; 3 stripes along sides (upper pale blue, middle black, lower silvery). |
| Biology: |
Rare (Ref. 4389), oceanic species. Most often found attached to barracudas but also to other fishes and sea turtles. Clings to body of host and also found inside gill chambers. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 23 August 2012 Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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