Echeneis naucrates

Parasites

  • Live sharksucker
  • Hai-Schiffshalter
  • Remora;Gestreepte zwigvis
  • Rémora commun
  • Pegatimón; Guaicán
  • Remora;pesce pilota

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • 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

General behaviour of the species

  • 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

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 110 cm
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : Fishes -

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!