Main Ref. | Ross, R.M., 1990 |
Mode | protogyny |
Fertilization | external |
Mating type | |
Spawning frequency | |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Ref. |
Reproductive guild | nonguarders |
Parental Care | |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Pelagic spawner. Sex reversal is completed in 8-12 weeks (Ref. 34185, 34261). Also Ref. 38856, 38703. Primary males participate in group spawning and have large testes; secondary males engage in pair-spawning and have smaller, reduced testes (Ref. 48503). |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |