Spawning Aggregations of Epinephelus polyphekadion

Main Ref. Rhodes, K., Joseph, E., Mathias, D., Malakai, S., Kostka, W. & David, D., 2005, Reef fish spawning aggregation monitoring in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia in response to local management needs, SPC Live Reef Fish Information Bulletin: 14 pp. 20 - 23; 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, K., Nemeth, R. & Kadison, E., 2014, Spatial, temporal, and environmental dynamics of a multi-species epinephelid spawning aggregation in Pohnpei, Micronesia, Coral Reefs DOI 10.1007/s00338-014-1172-z
Spawning type Unknown
Aggregation type Transient
Spawning evidence
Direct
Hydrated eggs
Indirect
GSI; Courtship; Colour changes associated with spawning; Mature gonads; Significant increase in numbers observed (eg > 3x)
Status Decreasing
Lunar phase Full moon;
Habitat type Outer reef slope; Sand; Low relief living reef
Management Time/area closure; Marine Protected Area; Spawning season sales ban Gear Hook and Line; Spear
Country Micronesia
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