Main Ref. | Muus, B. and P. Dahlström, 1978 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | internal (oviduct) |
Mating type | |
Spawning frequency | |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Ref. |
Reproductive guild |
guarders clutch tenders |
Parental Care | paternal |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Eggs are deposited in a clutch on the bottom and defended by the male. Larvae hatch after about 5 weeks. |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |