Main Ref. | Charney, P., 1976 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | external |
Mating type | |
Spawning frequency | throughout the year, but peaking once |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Ref. |
Reproductive guild |
bearers external brooders |
Parental Care | biparental |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Biparental mouthbrooders (Ref. 240, 58875). Spawning may occur throughout the year (Ref. 39366). Distinct pairing during courtship and spawning (Ref. 205). This is the only species in the genus Apogon with mouthbrooding done by males and females (Ref. 85456). |
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