Main Ref. | Allen, G.R., 1989 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | internal (oviduct) |
Mating type | |
Spawning frequency | |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Yes. Ref. Morgan, D.L., H.S. Gill and I.C. Potter, 2000 |
Reproductive guild |
bearers internal live bearers |
Parental Care | |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Internal fertilization is facilitated by the modified anal fin of the male. Female deposits about 100 eggs in the shallows. |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |