Main Ref. | Carpenter, K.E. and G.R. Allen, 1989 |
Mode | protogyny |
Fertilization | external |
Mating type | |
Spawning frequency | Throughout the year, but peaking once |
Batch spawner | Ref. |
Reproductive guild |
nonguarders open water/substratum egg scatterers |
Parental Care | |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Sex change was found to commonly occur between the ages of 5 and 6 years (Ref. 2295). A diandric species (Ref. 55367). Length and age at sex change occur at 32 cm TL and 16 yrs, respectively (Ref. 55367). |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |