Does a remora fish hurt?
Remoras have been known to attach to a diver’s tank or body. As long as the diver is covered by a wetsuit, the remora does no harm.
What is special about the remora fish?
The remora receives more than a convenient food source; the sharks protect them from predators and give them free transportation throughout the oceans. Remoras keep the waters clear of scraps around the shark, preventing the development of unhealthy organisms near the shark.
Are remoras eaten?
The taste (mild, no aftertaste) and texture (firm white meat) were both excellent. In appearance and taste, the remora was similar to triggerfish. The downside: The yield, per fish, was surprisingly small, so you have to catch big ones.
Is a remora a fish or a shark?
Remora are a tiny type of fish that measures one to three feet long. Their front dorsal fin sits like a suction cup at the top of their heads, allowing themselves to attach to a passing shark. The remora fish usually attach to the shark’s underbelly and eat scraps of prey dropped by the shark.
How big can a remora get?
Remoras are thin, elongated, rather dark fishes that live in tropical and subtropical oceans and seas. Remoras typically range from 30 to 90 cm (11.8 to 35.4 inches) in length, depending on the species.
Can remoras survive on their own?
Remoras sometimes attach to small boats, and have been observed attaching to divers as well. They swim well on their own, with a sinuous, or curved, motion.
What animals eat remora fish?
They are commonly found attached to sharks, manta rays, whales, turtles, and dugongs, hence the common names “sharksucker” and “whalesucker”. Smaller remoras also fasten onto fish such as tuna and swordfish, and some small remoras travel in the mouths or gills of large manta rays, ocean sunfish, swordfish and sailfish.
Can you keep a remora as a pet?
No, you could not keep this fish as a pet. They live their lives attached to host animals much too large to keep in a home aquarium.
What is the lifespan of a remora?
Unknown
Remora Facts
Size | 12-35 inch (30-90 cm) |
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Lifespan | Unknown |
Food | Parasites, waste |
Predators | Unknown |
Habitat | Worldwide, most warm oceans |
Do remoras lay eggs?
The egg bundles of the monogenean Dionchus remorae and their attachment to the gills of the remora, Echeneis naucrates. Int J Parasitol.