Main Ref. | Wischnath, L., 1993 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | internal (oviduct) |
Mating type | |
Spawning frequency | |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Ref. |
Reproductive guild |
bearers internal live bearers |
Parental Care | |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Female produces 20 to 200 young after a gestation period of 24 to 30 days. Attains sexual maturity after eight to twelve months (Ref. 26130). This species has a tendency to undergo sex reversal (from female to male) under certain environmental conditions (Ref. 6465). |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |