Main Ref. | Fishelson, L., 1989 |
Mode | protogyny |
Fertilization | external |
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Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Ref. |
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Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Benthic spawner. A monandric species (Ref. 55367). Sex reversal is completed in 3-5 weeks (Ref. 34185, 31410). Length at sex change = 2.0 cm TL (Ref. 55367). Males have a unique paired, secretory, accessory gonadal structures (AGS) associated with the testis (Ref. 103904). |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |