| Main Ref. | Collette, B.B. and C.E. Nauen, 1983 |
| Mode | dioecism |
| Fertilization | external |
| Mating type | |
| Spawning frequency | Throughout the year, but peaking once |
| Batch spawner | Yes. Ref. Murua, H. and F. Saborido-Rey, 2003 |
| Reproductive guild |
nonguarders open water/substratum egg scatterers |
| Parental Care | |
| Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Spawn throughout the tropical and equatorial waters of the major oceans (Ref. 6390). At higher latitudes, spawning is seasonal, with peaks in summer; may continue throughout the year at lower latitudes (Ref. 6390). Yellowfin tuna are multiple spawners, ie they spawn every few days over the spawning period (Ref. 6390). Eggs and sperm are released into the water for fertilisation (Ref. 6390). |
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