Main Ref. | Baensch, H.A. and R. Riehl, 1985 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | external |
Mating type | |
Spawning frequency | |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Yes. Ref. Kuiter, R.H., P.A. Humphries and A.H. Arthington, 1996 |
Reproductive guild | nonguarders |
Parental Care | |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | During the breading season, N. oxleyana displays sexual dichromatism, with males showing more intense changes (Ref. 74347). Males display a darkening of the dorsal, anal and pelvic fins and red colouration of the body and caudal fin (Ref. 74352). Serial spawner (Ref. 74347). |
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