Reproduction of Orthochromis luichensis
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Main Ref. De Vos, L. and L. Seegers, 1998
Mode
Fertilization
Mating type
Spawning frequency
Spawning aggregation Ref.  
Batch spawner Ref.  
Reproductive guild bearers
external brooders
Parental Care
Description of life cycle and mating behavior A mouthbrooding species. It is likely a female brooder as few specimens with young in the mouth appeared to be females.
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