This species can reach 50 cm (20 in) in total length, though most do not exceed 25 cm (10 in). It is an elongated cylindrical fish, usually whitish or pale blue in life, but tan or dusky-brown when dead. The rather flattened h… See more

The spearfish remora attaches itself with its disc to a host fish, with juveniles often attaching in the gill chambers. Host fish include the sailfish, the white marlin, the black marlin, the striped marlin and the swordfish; … See more