Sharksucker vs. Remora — What's the Difference?

The remora or suckerfish.

The remora , sometimes called suckerfish, is any of a family (Echeneidae) of ray-finned fish in the order Carangiformes. Depending on species, they grow to 30–110 cm (12–43 in) long.

Remoras found attached to sharks

Any of several marine fishes of the family Echeneidae, having on the head a sucking disk with which they attach themselves to sharks and other fishes, whales, sea turtles, or the hulls of ships. Also called shark sucker, suckerfish.

Any of various elongate fish from the family Echeneidae, the dorsal fin of which is in the form of a suction disc that can take a firm hold against the skin of larger marine animals.

(heraldic charge) A serpent.

(obsolete) A delay; a hindrance, an obstacle.

A surgical instrument, intended to retain parts in their places.

Delay; obstacle; hindrance.

Any one of several species of fishes belonging to Echeneis, Remora, and allied genera. Called also sucking fish.

An instrument formerly in use, intended to retain parts in their places.

Marine fishes with a flattened elongated body and a sucking disk on the head for attaching to large fish or moving objects