Main Ref. | Sobrino, I., C. Silva, M. Sbrana and K. Kapiris, 2005 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | |
Spawning Frequency | two seasonal peaks per year |
Batch Spawner | No |
Reproductive Guild |
bearers External brooders |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | The species has a life cycle of 2 to 3 years (Ref. 80253). Mating behavior: Precopulatory courtship ritual is common (through olfactory and tactile cues); usually indirect sperm transfer (Ref. 833). |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |