Genus
Common name: Remora
Scientific name: Echeneis
The genus Echeneis is best known for the remoras or sharksuckers, which are famous for their unique dorsal fin modified into an adhesive disc. This disc allows them to attach to larger marine animals, such as sharks, rays, and turtles, in a symbiotic relationship where they hitch rides and feed on parasites and leftover scraps. Remoras are fascinating additions to larger marine aquariums, where they can demonstrate their natural behavior, but they require hosts or substitute surfaces to latch onto.
