Spawning Summary

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Spawning of Chitala ornata

Main Ref:

Sokheng, C., C.K. Chhea, S. Viravong, K. Bouakhamvongsa, U. Suntornratana, N. Yoorong, N.T. Tung, T.Q. Bao, A.F. Poulsen and J.V. Jørgensen, 1999

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Spawning ground:

Locality:

Mekong mainstream

Season:

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Dec

111

Sex ratio:

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Temperature:

- °C

Gestation period:

month/s

Length of offspring:

Batch spawners

Daily spawning frequency

-
Mean:

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Comments:

Lays eggs on submerged wood, with female guarding the fry. Also reported that after spawning the female departs and the male guards the eggs (Ref. 2073).

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