| Main Ref. | Koslowski, I., 2002 |
| Mode | dioecism |
| Fertilization | external |
| Mating type | polygyny |
| Spawning frequency | |
| Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
| Batch spawner | Ref. |
| Reproductive guild |
guarders clutch tenders |
| Parental Care | maternal |
| Description of life cycle and mating behavior | The male is very active sexually and it spawns with several females, even at the same time. Females care for the eggs and larvae. They even chew the fry loose from the egg case after a few days of development (Ref. 12251). Female attaches the offspring at the ceiling of caves (Ref. 47893). |
| Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |
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