Main Ref. | Crivelli, A.J., 1996 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | external |
Mating type | |
Spawning frequency | one clear seasonal peak per year |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Ref. Crivelli, A.J., 1996 |
Reproductive guild |
guarders nesters |
Parental Care | paternal |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Eggs are spawned in a cavity; they are cleaned and guarded by the male (Ref. 59043). A single nest is usually occupied by up to 2000 eggs spawned by several females. Females spawn at least twice during a season (Ref. 59043). |
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