Common name of Remora brachyptera
 
Common name Spearfish remora
Language English
Type FAO
Official trade name No
Rank 1 - (Legal common name (unique))
Country United Kingdom
Locality
Ref. FAO-FIES, 2022
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core behavior
1st modifier other fish
2nd modifier
Remarks The term remora was derived from the Latin name remora meaning hindrance as it was thought that the attachment of these fishes via their unique sucking-dics delayed ships (Ref. 528). Also Ref. 3397, 56807, 83882, 87040, 90062, 93840, 95632, 115257, 118272, 122997, 124692.
 
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