| Main Ref. | Wischnath, L., 1993 |
| Mode | dioecism |
| Fertilization | internal (oviduct) |
| Mating type | |
| Spawning frequency | |
| Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
| Batch spawner | Ref. |
| Reproductive guild |
bearers internal live bearers |
| Parental Care | |
| Description of life cycle and mating behavior | After 24 days gestation, female gives birth to 5-10 young (rarely up to 15). Attains sexual maturity after reaching third or fourth month. |
| Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |
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