Main Ref. | Allen, G.R., 1985 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | external |
Mating type | |
Spawning frequency | throughout the year, but peaking once |
Batch spawner | Yes. Ref. Allen, G.R., 1985 |
Reproductive guild |
nonguarders open water/substratum egg scatterers |
Parental Care | none |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Sex ratio differed significantly from 1:1 above 30 cm fork length (Ref. 4840). Larvae grow at a rate of 1.2 to 1.7 mm per day during the first 1 or 2 months. |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |