Reproduction of Lythrypnus zebra
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Main Ref. St. Mary, C.M., 1993
Mode true hermaphroditism
Fertilization external
Mating type
Spawning frequency
Spawning aggregation Ref.  
Batch spawner Ref.  
Reproductive guild
Parental Care
Description of life cycle and mating behavior Oviparous (Ref. 56079). Benthic spawner. Simultaneous hermaphrodite with varying allocation of reproductive tissue to male and female function (Ref. 31569). Males guard the eggs which are found attached to the roof of shelter (Ref. 56079).
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