Main Ref. | Riehl, R. and H.A. Baensch, 1991 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | external |
Mating type | polygyny |
Spawning frequency | |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Ref. |
Reproductive guild |
guarders clutch tenders |
Parental Care | maternal |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Produces 60-120 eggs. The eggs are attached to the ceiling of caves, female cares for eggs and larvae (Ref. 47893). Like other Apistogramma, this species may participate in harem spawning where the male services more than one female in his secret spawning site which may either be a cave or thick vegetation (Ref. 12251). |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |