Main Ref. | Allen, G.R., 1991 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | in brood pouch or similar structure |
Mating type | monogamy:obligate |
Spawning frequency | |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Yes. Ref. Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen, 1966 |
Reproductive guild |
bearers external brooders |
Parental Care | paternal |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Monogamous mating is observed as both obligate and genetic (Ref. 52884). Female deposits eggs on the ventral surface of the male's tail, where they are incubated for several weeks (Ref. 2847). |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |