| Common name | Common remora |
| Language | English |
| Type | FAO old |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 4 - (Less common name) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Locality | |
| Ref. | Bauchot, M.-L., 1987 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | behavior |
| 1st modifier | mod. for abundance |
| 2nd modifier | |
| Remarks | The term remora was derived from the Latin name remora meaning hindrance as it was thought that the attachment of these fishes via their unique sucking-dics delayed ships (Ref. 528). Name not listed in ASFIS version 2006 (Ref. 56807). |