Main Ref. | Hamilton RJ, Potuku T and Montambault JR, 2011, Community-based conservation results in the recovery of reef fish spawning aggregations in the Coral Triangle.; Hamilton, R., M. Matawai and T. Potuku., 2004, Spawning Aggregations of Coral Reef Fish in New Ireland and Manus Provinces, Papua New Guinea: Local Knowledge Field Survey Report, TNC Pacific Island Countries Report No. 4/04. | ||
Spawning type | Unknown | ||
Aggregation type | Transient | ||
Spawning evidence | |||
Direct | |||
Unspecified | |||
Indirect | |||
High seasonal landings; Multiple gravid females; Colour changes associated with spawning | |||
Status | Decreasing | ||
Lunar phase | New moon; | ||
Habitat type | High coral cover; Sand; Low relief living reef; Reef promontory (point) | ||
Management | Gear | Hook and Line; Spear | |
Country | Papua New Guinea |