Spawning Aggregations of Epinephelus polyphekadion

Main Ref. Rhodes K.L., 2003, SCRFA Spawning Aggregation Survey. Federated States of Micronesia, 7 Feb. - 27 Mar, 2003, Western Pacific Fisher Survey Series: Society for the Conservation of Reef Fish Aggregations. Volume 2. (confidential appendix); Rhodes K.L. & Y. Sadovy., 2002, Temporal and spatial trends in spawning aggregations of camoflage grouper, Epinephelus polyphekadion, in Pohnpei, Micronesia., Environmental Biology of Fishes 63:27-39; Rhodes KL & MH. Tupper , 2008, The vulnerability of reproductively active squaretail coralgrouper (Plectropomus areolatus) to fishing
Spawning type Unknown
Aggregation type Transient
Spawning evidence
Direct
Hydrated eggs
Indirect
GSI; Courtship; Colour changes associated with spawning
Status Decreasing
Lunar phase Full moon;
Habitat type High coral cover; Outer reef slope; Fringing reef
Management Marine Protected Area Gear Hook and Line
Country Micronesia
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