Main Ref. | Nemeth, R.S., E. Kadison, S. Herzlieb, J. Blondeau, and E. Whiteman., 2004, Status of yellowfin and Nassau grouper spawning aggregations: dynamics of a multispecies spawning aggegation site in the USVI, Proceedings of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute 57:73-74.; Reef Guardian Int. website, 2002, , www.reefguardian.org | ||
Spawning type | Group spawning | ||
Aggregation type | Transient | ||
Spawning evidence | |||
Direct | |||
Indirect | |||
Courtship; High seasonal landings; Multiple gravid females; Colour changes associated with spawning | |||
Status | Decreasing | ||
Lunar phase | Full moon; Third quarter; | ||
Habitat type | Reef crest; Rocky reef | ||
Management | Time/area closure | Gear | |
Country | Virgin Islands (US) |