Main Ref. | Myers, R.F., 1999 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | external |
Mating type | |
Spawning frequency | |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Ref. |
Reproductive guild | nonguarders |
Parental Care | |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Rises to the surface to spawn. Once there, one or more males may seize a female by the back of the neck and remain attached for hours before spawning occurs. |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |