The common remora is a marine fish known for its unique adhesive disc on top of its head, allowing it to attach to larger hosts like sharks. Typically measuring 12-18 inches and weighing up to 2 pounds, it inhabits warm ocean waters. Its diet consists of parasites and scraps from its host. Remoras exhibit a commensal relationship, benefiting without harming their hosts. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Common remora.