Spawning Aggregations of Epinephelus polyphekadion

Main Ref. Robinson J., Cedras M. and Jorgensen T.V., 2004, Spawning Aggregations of Epinephelus fuscoguttatus and E. polyphekadion at Farquhar Atoll, Seychelles, Field Trip Report: March 2004. Seychelles Fishing Authority, Mahe, Seychelles; Robinson, J., Aumeeruddy, R., Jorgensen, T.L., & Ohman, M.C. , 2008, Dynamics of Camouflage(Epinephelus polyphekadion) and Brown Marbled Grouper(Epinphelus fuscoguttatus) Spawning Aggregations at a Remote Reef Site, Seychelles , BULLETIN OF MARINE SCIENCE, 83(2): 415–431
Spawning type Unknown
Aggregation type Unknown
Spawning evidence
Direct
Hydrated eggs
Indirect
GSI; Courtship; Multiple gravid females; Colour changes associated with spawning; Significant increase in numbers observed (eg > 3x)
Status Unknown
Lunar phase New moon;
Habitat type Reef channel (pass); Sand
Management Time/area closure; Limited entry Gear Unknown
Country Seychelles
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