Main Ref. | Dipper, F.A., C.R. Bridges and A. Menz, 1977 |
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 | Eggs are laid in nest built from algae; male guards nest 1-2 weeks until larvae hatch (Ref. 35388); larvae are pelagic. |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |