F-2281 REMORA, Echineis naucrates

Otherwise known as the “sharksucker” hitches a ride on sharks and sea turtles with its dorsal fin modified into a suction device. They are responsive, intelligent fish, excellent for the large aquarium. The pad on its head is used for attaching itself to other things, including other fish. It’s actually a heavily modified dorsal fin that has moved forward. Size: 7-24 cm.