Main Ref. | Rhodes, K., Nemeth, R. & Kadison, E., 2014, Spatial, temporal, and environmental dynamics of a multi-species epinephelid spawning aggregation in Pohnpei, Micronesia, Coral Reefs DOI 10.1007/s00338-014-1172-z; Rhodes, K., Mcilwain, J., Joseph, E., & Nemeth, R. , 2012, Reproductive movement, residency and fisheries vulnerability of brown-marbled grouper, Epinephelus fuscoguttatus (Forsskål, 1775). , Coral Reefs, 443-453. | ||
Spawning type | Unknown | ||
Aggregation type | Transient | ||
Spawning evidence | |||
Direct | |||
Indirect | |||
Courtship; Multiple gravid females; Colour changes associated with spawning; Significant increase in numbers observed (eg > 3x) | |||
Status | Decreasing | ||
Lunar phase | Full moon; | ||
Habitat type | Outer reef slope | ||
Management | Marine Protected Area; Spawning season sales ban; Size limits | Gear | Hook and Line |
Country | Micronesia |