Reproduction of Corydoras melanotaenia
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Main Ref. Burgess, W.E., 1992
Mode dioecism
Fertilization in brood pouch or similar structure
Mating type
Spawning frequency
Spawning aggregation Ref.  
Batch spawner Ref.  
Reproductive guild nonguarders
brood hiders
Parental Care
Description of life cycle and mating behavior In captivity, eggs are attached to the broad leaves of plants; eggs hatch after 5 days. Usually, produces about 150-180 eggs.
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