Main Ref. | Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen, 1966 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | in brood pouch or similar structure |
Mating type | monogamy: |
Spawning frequency | |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Ref. |
Reproductive guild |
bearers external brooders |
Parental Care | maternal |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Pelvic fins of females are modified as brood pouch for the reception of the eggs (Ref. 205). |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |