| Main Ref. | Dipper, F.A. and R.S.V. Pullin, 1979 |
| Mode | protogyny |
| Fertilization | external |
| Mating type | |
| Spawning frequency | |
| Batch spawner | Ref. |
| Reproductive guild |
guarders nesters |
| Parental Care | paternal |
| Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Males build dish shaped nests and guard the eggs (Ref. 205). Sex reversal is completed in 7 months (Ref. 34185, 34259). |
| Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |