| Ref. principal | Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen, 1966 |
| Modo | dioecism |
| Fertilização | internal (oviduct) |
| Mating type | |
| Freqüência de desova | |
| Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
| Desova em lotes | Ref. |
| Guilda reprodutiva |
bearers internal live bearers |
| Cuidado Parental | |
| Descrição do ciclo de vida e do comportamento reprodutor | Viviparous, placental (Ref. 50449). Litter size 2-4 pups (Ref. 244) after an 8-9 months gestation period (up to 16 months in some localities) (Ref.58048). Size at birth ranges from 33-52 cm (Ref. 244); 48-50 cm TL (Ref.58048). Distinct pairing with embrace (Ref. 205). Precopulatory and courtship involve the male closely following near the female's vent which could possibly be guided by their sense of smell (Ref. 49562, 47987). |
| Procurar por mais referências sobre reprodução | Scirus |