Reproduction of Hippocampus comes
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Main Ref. Lourie, S.A., A.C.J. Vincent and H.J. Hall, 1999
Mode dioecism
Fertilization in brood pouch or similar structure
Mating type monogamy:obligate
Spawning frequency throughout the year, but peaking once
Spawning aggregation Ref.  
Batch spawner Yes.   Ref.  Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen, 1966
Reproductive guild bearers
external brooders
Parental Care paternal
Description of life cycle and mating behavior Monogamous mating is observed as both obligate and genetic (Ref. 52884). Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch (Ref. 205). Gestation period 2-3 weeks (but varies with water temperature) (Ref. 30915).
Search for more references on reproduction Scirus
(e.g. 9948)
( e.g. cephalopods )
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