Reproduction of Thunnus albacares
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Main Ref. Collette, B.B. and C.E. Nauen, 1983
Mode dioecism
Fertilization external
Mating type
Spawning frequency Throughout the year, but peaking once
Spawning aggregation Ref.  
Batch spawner Yes.   Ref.  Murua, H. and F. Saborido-Rey, 2003
Reproductive guild nonguarders
open water/substratum egg scatterers
Parental Care none
Description of life cycle and mating behavior Spawn throughout the tropical and equatorial waters of the major oceans (Ref. 6390). At higher latitudes, spawning is seasonal, with peaks in summer; may continue throughout the year at lower latitudes (Ref. 6390). Yellowfin tuna are multiple spawners, ie they spawn every few days over the spawning period (Ref. 6390). Eggs and sperm are released into the water for fertilisation (Ref. 6390).
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