Main Ref. | Riehl, R. and H.A. Baensch, 1991 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | external |
Mating type | polygyny |
Spawning frequency | |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Ref. Riehl, R. and H.A. Baensch, 1996 |
Reproductive guild |
guarders clutch tenders |
Parental Care | paternal |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | One male has a harem of several females; 60-120 eggs are laid in caves; male defends all nesting sites (Ref. 13371). |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |