Reproduction of Lepomis auritus
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Main Ref. Balon, E.K., 1975
Mode dioecism
Fertilization external
Mating type
Spawning frequency
Spawning aggregation Ref.  
Batch spawner Ref.  
Reproductive guild guarders
nesters
Parental Care paternal
Description of life cycle and mating behavior The female lays around 1000 eggs in the depression created by the male who later takes care of eggs and young alone (Ref. 26281).
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