Remora remora

How to identify a Remora

Remora are found in coastal shelf, reef, sand, mud, seagrass, or estuarine habitats depending on species. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.

Remora (Remora remora)
Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributors (CC BY-SA)
EnvironmentSaltwater
SeasonVaries by region and regulation

Habitat and range

Coastal shelf, reef, sand, mud, seagrass, or estuarine habitats depending on species

Where to catch Remora

Remora by state

State season calendars that list Remora — each shows the months it is in season and the official licence source:

Baits and lures

Species-dependent · crustaceans · mollusks · worms · small fish · cut bait · or artificial lures

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