| Main Ref. | Riehl, R. and H.A. Baensch, 1991 |
| Mode | dioecism |
| Fertilization | external |
| Mating type | |
| Spawning frequency | |
| Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
| Batch spawner | Ref. |
| Reproductive guild |
guarders clutch tenders |
| Parental Care | |
| Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Needs 3-4cm wide and 20 cm long caves for spawning in which the female lays the eggs. The male tends the clutch and helps freeing the fry from their eggs (Ref. 1672). |
| Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |
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