| Main Ref. | Wang, J.-T., M.-C. Liu and L.-S. Fang, 1995 |
| Mode | dioecism |
| Fertilization | external |
| Mating type | |
| Spawning frequency | two seasonal peaks per year |
| Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
| Batch spawner | Yes. Ref. Wang, J.-T., M.-C. Liu and L.-S. Fang, 1995 |
| Reproductive guild |
nonguarders open water/substratum egg scatterers |
| Parental Care | none |
| Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Mating behavior: Usually begins with fighting among males. Only one mates. Females rest on sandy ground and the male presses her belly. This makes the female tilt with her anus closer to the male. The male vibrates and releases the sperm. Subordinate males often join the spawning pair, perhaps to release their sperm. |
| Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |
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