Echeneidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Perciformes, class . The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
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Echeneis naucrates Linnaeus, 1758
Echeneis naucrates is a circumtropical medium fish with a head-to-body sucking d…
Echeneis neucratoides Zuiew, 1789
Echeneis neucratoides (whitefin sharksucker) is a slender remora that attaches t…
Echeneidae animals belong to the Perciformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Its key distinguishing feature from other fish is the oval-shaped sucking disc, which is a highly modified dorsal fin that extends from the top of the head to the anterior portion of the body. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Echeneidae is classified in the order Perciformes, class , phylum Chordata. The family contains 2 accepted species worldwide.
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