Main Ref. | Herre, A.W.C.T., 1927 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | external |
Mating type | |
Spawning frequency | Two seasonal peaks per year |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Ref. |
Reproductive guild |
nonguarders open water/substratum egg scatterers |
Parental Care | none |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Males sometimes mature below 1 cm; females a little over 1.1 cm. The eggs are pelagic. Upon hatching, the young swims at the surface for a short while, then settles at the bottom. |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |