Main Ref. | Crivelli, A.J., 1996 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | external |
Mating type | |
Spawning frequency | |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Ref. Crivelli, A.J., 1996 |
Reproductive guild |
guarders nesters |
Parental Care | paternal |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Produces 200-300 eggs (Ref. 1672). Paternal care (Ref. 4342). Male cleans, fans and defends eggs until hatching. Several females spawn with one male, which may guard eggs at different stages of development. Eggs hatch in about a week (Ref.59043). |
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