Main Ref. | Riehl, R. and H.A. Baensch, 1991 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | external |
Mating type | |
Spawning frequency | no obvious seasonal peak |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Ref. Stawikowski, R. and U. Werner, 1998 |
Reproductive guild |
guarders clutch tenders |
Parental Care | |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Lays 300 eggs. Males and females have similar colors but the males are slightly larger. These fish make excellent parents (Ref. 12251). Eggs and larvae are tended and guarded by both parents (Ref. 40602). |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |