| Main Ref. | Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen, 1966 |
| Mode | dioecism |
| Fertilization | in brood pouch or similar structure |
| Mating type | monogamy: |
| Spawning frequency | |
| Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
| Batch spawner | Ref. |
| Reproductive guild |
bearers external brooders |
| Parental Care | maternal |
| Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Pelvic fins of females are modified as brood pouch for the reception of the eggs (Ref. 205). |
| Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |