Live Sharksucker

Live Sharksucker

Echeneis naucrates

Least Concern
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DESCRIPTION

The Live Sharksucker (Echeneis naucrates) is a circumtropical marine fish identifiable by its elongated body and a distinctive oval-shaped sucking disc on its head, which is a modified dorsal fin. It primarily attaches to larger marine animals like sharks, rays, and turtles for transportation, protection, and feeding on host parasites and food scraps. While often found attached, it can also be observed free-swimming in schools over coral reefs and in coastal areas.

Max Length 110 cm
Max Weight 5.4 kg
Lifespan 3 - 5 years
Habitat Coastal zone, open water, and coral reef
Depth Range 1 - 85 m
Diet Carnivore
Activity Variable
Social Behavior Mixed behavour

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Where Live Sharksucker has been recorded

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Live Sharksucker

Where can you see the Live Sharksucker?

The Live Sharksucker can be seen at 12 dive destinations in Maldives, Bahamas, Egypt, Australia, Indonesia, and Belize. The best spots include Abu Dabbab (Egypt), Addu Atoll (Maldives), Gili Islands (Indonesia), Great Blue Hole (Belize), and Lady Elliot Island (Australia).

What is the best time to see the Live Sharksucker?

The Live Sharksucker can be seen all year round at Gili Islands, Long Island, Nassau, Osprey Reef, and South Ari Atoll.

Where can you see the Live Sharksucker in Maldives?

In Maldives, you can see the Live Sharksucker at Addu Atoll, South Ari Atoll, and South Malé Atoll.

Where can you see the Live Sharksucker in Bahamas?

In Bahamas, you can see the Live Sharksucker at Long Island, Nassau, and Tiger Beach.

Where can you see the Live Sharksucker in Egypt?

In Egypt, you can see the Live Sharksucker at Abu Dabbab and Sharm el-Sheikh.

How big does the Live Sharksucker get?

The Live Sharksucker can reach up to 110 cm in length and 5.4 kg in weight.

What habitat does the Live Sharksucker live in?

The Live Sharksucker is found in these habitats: coastal zone, open water, and coral reef.

How deep does the Live Sharksucker live?

The Live Sharksucker lives between 1 and 85 m deep.

What does the Live Sharksucker eat?

Feeds on other animals, from fish to crustaceans or molluscs depending on the species.

When is the Live Sharksucker most active?

Its rhythm shifts with the season, the tide or the region, so the same species may be active by day in one place and by night in another.

How long does the Live Sharksucker live?

The Live Sharksucker lives 3 to 5 years.

What is the conservation status of the Live Sharksucker?

The Live Sharksucker is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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