Whitefin Sharksucker

  
This is a Whitefin Sharksucker. Sometimes misidentified as a Remora. Photo by Rod 20 Feb 2010 in about 30 feet water.
Location was North-North Dry Rocks, Key Largo..
Echeneis neucratoides

Features: 1. Wide white borders on dark tail.
Size: 10-18 inches; max 30 inches
Description: Disc-shaped sucker on top of head; Rarely seen out unattached 
Audubon Field Guide; page ;
Reef Fish ID 3rd ed; page 420-421; plate 421;  

  
This is a Whitefin Sharksucker about 16 inches. Video by Rod 20 Feb 2010 in about 30 feet water.
Location was North-North Dry Rocks, Key Largo.

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