| Main Ref. | Ribbink, A.J., 1990 |
| 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 | Guards offspring for more than 3 weeks. Young become independent when they reach 3.8-4.0 cm SL and are able to move around as solitary hunters in the rocky habitats. |
| Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |
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