Echeneidae Collection

Tuna (Thunnus thynnus), shark (Carcharodon carcharias) and remora (Echeneidae), 1788. Creator: Jan Brandes
Tuna (Thunnus thynnus), shark (Carcharodon carcharias) and remora (Echeneidae), 1788. With inscriptions. Part of Jan Brandes sketchbook, dl. 2 (1808), p. 174

Lemon shark (Negaprion brevirostris) swimming with Remoras (Echeneidae), West End, Grand Bahamas, Atlantic Ocean

Page 13. Atherine, Tabacco, Pipe Fish, Remora Fish. Now known as Anchovy
5669949 Page 13. Atherine, Tabacco, Pipe Fish, Remora Fish. Now known as Anchovy, Flute Mouth and Sucking fish, c.1789-90 (w/c) by Stone, Sarah (1760-1844); Mitchell Library

Tiger Sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier) Northern Bahamas

Remoras suck the the hull of a shipwreck in Fiji
Remoras suck the the hull of a shipwreck, Beqa Lagoon, Fiji

Remora, or Suckerfish
Remora, also known as Suckerfish or Sucking Fish. Date: 1863

A remora fish swims by looking for a host. The remoras, sometimes called suckerfish, are a family of ray-finned fish in the order Perciformes

A remora attached to a diver, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea
A remora (Echeneis naucrates) hitches a free ride from a diver, Kimbe Bay, Papua New Guinea

A remora fish swimming up looking for a host to ride and use as a suction pad

Playful remoras, Tarpon Tunnels, Grand Cayman
Playful remora s, Tarpon Tunnels, Grand Cayman

Fishes: Echeneidae, Remora - Live sharksucker, (Echeneis naucrates), ill
Zoology - Fishes - Echeneidae - Remora or Live sharksucker (Echeneis naucrates), illustration

Remora remora, remora
Hand coloured etching from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama islands (1731) Vol. 2 by Mark Catesby

Echeneis and Echinorynchus (fish)
Echeneis (of the Echeneidae family) and Echinorynchus -- two fish, together with other items. Namely, 1. The Sucking Fish (Suckerfish or Sharksucker), 2. The Remora, 3. Echinorynchus Phocae, 4

Sharksucker (Echeneis naucrates) adult, attached to Map Pufferfish (Arothron mappa) host, Waigeo Island, Raja Ampat, West Papua, New Guinea, Indonesia

Leopard shark and remora. Leopard shark (Stegostoma fasciatum) on the sea bed with a remora (family Echeneidae, upper centre) attached to its back

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"Echeneidae: The Fascinating Symbiotic Relationship Between Remoras and their Hosts" In the crystal-clear waters of West End, Grand Bahamas, a Lemon shark gracefully glides through the Atlantic Ocean accompanied by its loyal companions - Remoras from the family Echeneidae. These peculiar fish have long intrigued marine enthusiasts with their unique behavior. On page 13 of our underwater adventure, we encounter an array of intriguing species including Atherine, Tabacco, Pipe Fish, and even Anchovy (formerly known as Remora). But it is the Tiger Sharks in Northern Bahamas that truly captivate our attention. Among them swims the ever-dependable Remora or Suckerfish. From Fiji to Kimbe Bay in Papua New Guinea, these tenacious creatures are always on the lookout for a host. With their specialized dorsal fins modified into suction cups, they attach themselves effortlessly to any surface - be it a shipwreck hull or even an unsuspecting diver's body. Playful yet opportunistic, remoras can be found frolicking around Tarpon Tunnels in Grand Cayman. Their playful nature belies their true purpose - hitching rides on larger marine animals like Whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) that frequent the Gulf of Mexico. Divers lucky enough to witness this spectacle marvel at how these suckerfish cling onto these gentle giants for dear life. The symbiotic relationship between remoras and their hosts is nothing short of extraordinary. While providing transportation for remoras across vast oceanic expanses, hosts benefit from having parasites removed from their bodies by these diligent cleaners. So next time you find yourself exploring the depths of our magnificent oceans, keep an eye out for these fascinating members – forever seeking new adventures alongside their chosen companions.