Reproduction of Vieja melanurus
Document source: http://www.fishbase.se/Reproduction/FishReproSummary.php?ID=12322&GenusName=Vieja&SpeciesName=melanura&fc=349&StockCode=12650
 
Main Ref. Conkel, D., 1993
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 Produces 300-500 fry per spawning (Ref. 7335). Reported to produce up to 1000 eggs and reach sexual maturity at 10 cm (Ref. 2060).
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